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Madison correspondence.
MADISON, Jan. %, 1862.

MADISON, Jan. %, 1862.
LDIToR JOURNAL Our friend Lutte
left us last Friday for the State of his ma
tVity, and as you are deprived of your
regular reporter l will drop you a line
OCCASIONALLY to post you upon the doings
Of the assembled wisdom" in and
about the Capital.
The generally expressed opinion of the
members of the Legislature, at first, was
that there would be a short session of the
Legislature, but as each day rolls around
your humble correspondent is the more
deeply convinced that the session will not
DC a short one.
There seems to be largo amount of
BUSINESS aceumulating, and quite a good
many questions of general interest are
no" being agitated by the Solons.'-
bill TO reduce the rate of interest to Z
Pef cent is before the Legislature also
ASai to increase the railroad tax from
'os TO four per cent. on the gross earn
1S@ Both of these questions are of
gave Importance, and opposed to their
passage IS the whole monied and railroad
"'eFeSti Of our State. There is no doubt
uS' our railroads should be required to
nv 'Aelr fair proportion of the taxes of
~' country. Yet, anything that would
''.m unreasonable would be met by a
putt OF opposition, and we could look
=. large increase in railroad tariffs that
~'sn' beat US in the end.
WI POPE, of jackson county, to-day
!. 'oaaced a resolution to expungc from
statutes Joint Res. number 1, of The
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glimpses obtained of side-tables made
manifest the forethought of the ladies.
Some three or four times the tables had
to be reset to accommodate the necessities
of those in attendance, and still there
was provision in abundance left.
After supper, oysters and ice-cream
were in demand, which, with the Post
Office, presided over by the efficient
Secretary of the Society, Miss MARTHA
CALDWELL, furnished agreeable employ
ment until late hour, when the COM
pany dispersed, well pleased with the
evenings entertainment.
The next day dinner was given to
tho children, at dime apiece, which
called in n goodly crowd Of juveniles, as
well rs some older ones.
The net proceeds amount to $54 TO-,
which will purchase quite stock of ma
terial for the busy fingers of our benovo-
lent ladies to manufacture into necessaries
for the soldiers. Much credit is due to
the getters-up Of this supper, for their
contributions and labor, and many an
eye will sparkle when the news of it
reaches the camp. How it lessons the
toll and priyations of our lot when, in
far distant lands, we receive the welcome
Things that we are still remembered at
home. Surely ye shall have your reward.
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To the patriotic Citizens OF the
81. CrOix valley.

We give to our readers the following
letter from Capt. SAMUEL, Of the St.
Croix Rifles, which we hope will receive
their careful attention. We assure Capt.
SAMUEL that no slight is intended to his
company, neither were we aware that
any was felt; and we hope they may
soon receive, from the inhabitants of this
valley, substantial evidence that such is
not the case:-
CAMP WooD, MUMFORDvILLE, Ky, !
January 18th, 1862.
FRIEND Lutte 1t would seem from
indications, or rather no indication of
our individuality or recognition by the
st. Croix Valley, that we were forgot
ten as hailing from that vicinity. We
had hoped to, aud trust we have, sus-
tanned reputation for moral and sol
dierly conduct worthy tho kind wishes
aud favors bestowed upon companies
organized in other sections of the State
by the patriotic friends at home. But,
for some cause or other, we feel that we
have, in measure, been sighted. 1t is
true We hail from different sections of the
country, but still We claim an identity
with the st. Croix Valley. Our company
is the only one in the regiment which
has rot received some testimonial of the
confidence and regard of those whom
they have left behind. We are looked
upon as men leaving no friends who
cherish our memory. While others are
cbeered and buoyed up in spirits by the
almost daily receipt of some delicacy or
article of comfort from home. VIII you
be so kind as to call the attention of the
friends of the St. Croix Rifles to this
matter, and see if our company cannot
be placed on level with others from
our States II is not that we are so
much in want that we ask this favor,
but that we think it is to be a testimonial
of the regard due US as hailing from the
patriotic valley of the st. Croix. If
you will call the attention to this matter,
and ask the friends from ST. Croix, EIud-
son, Osceola, Taylor Falls, Prescott,
River Falls, and other places in the st.
Croix Valley, represented in the St.
Croix Rifles, aud let them make their
deposits with you, using their own dis
cretion what is to be sent, having such
articles done up in separate packages
with the name of the donor and the
name of the person to whom sent. 1t
will be great satisfaction to the soldiers
who have periled their all in the cause
of freedom.
As the recollection of the kindness and
attention of the fair ones and citizens
generally of your city is fresh with graf
itude at the pleasure derived from their
society, on several occasions, we most
heartily tender our sincere thanks and
regards. l am truly yours, ETC.,
MAURICE M. SAMUEL.
Capt. st. Croix Rifles.
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GEN. STGEL.

This brave and efficient officer is still
n llo service, his resignation rot being
,,epted. The President intends to
thoroughly investigate the causes which
induced him to resign, with view to
their removal, as he could not well be
spared from the army. He will proba-
Jlr be promoted to Major General as
soon as n vacancy occurs.
The Senate of this State passed the
Glowing resolutions, on the 22d inst,
n token of their appreciation of his SER
wees =
plsolrcE la the .Senote. the -1ssfmJly concur
-'n1. That the people of the State of iscon-
~ entertain towards Brig. Gen. Franz cigeE,
Z, Iincs of most profound respect. and 'beliey-
that his long experience in, and familiarity
with military affairs, his brilliant military ca
,,r in hi, native country, and his prompt, no
, and efficient labOrs, in sustaining the-cau
Il. the Union in the present struggle, entitle
linn 10 the respect and confidence of the peo-
n, Of tie whole country.
EesGIrn{. That the President OF the United
q S-ate>. If not incompatible with the public in
B iare,ts, be respectfully and earnestly request
s I'd 10 vronote Gen. Sigel to the rank of Ma
Ior General in the Army of the United States.
such l7ouotion would, in the Judgment of
thi, legislature, he but an act OF simple justice
10 4 brave and efficient officer, and would be
i lsiIed With 10Y. not only by his countrymen,
iIi by the loyal people f the whole country.
Res he'd. That the Governor of this State
ie requested 10 forward copies of these resolu-
ions 10 the President of the United States
and Secretary of War.
The State. Journol says: "By ref
srcncc to the proceedings in the Senate
Ct to-day, it will be seen that resolutions
passed that body asking the President to
promote General SIGEL to be a Ma
lOr General. This is very proper re-
ignition of the brave and skillful servi-
Cesof this excellent general, and we hope
be will soon receive the promotion refer
red to from the Government. On the
sloption of these resolutions, there was
ne feature TO which we would draw at
te1tion. With single exception, every
Senator belonging to the democratic par
! :! voted against the resolutions, while ev-
cry republican member voted for them.
This vote can hardly be accounted for on
tie general plea of economy, about
which our democratic friends prate so
much nowadays. We would simply
call the attention of our German friends
to tie fact, and leave them to decide who
Gre their best friends"
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Take Notice.

Remember that n. S. DUNBAR will always
be found at his new Brick Store, No. r. 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,
Galenaa and Chicago Union Railroads.
Prescott, Nav s, 1861. I-tf
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Capt. st. Croix Rifles.

- Carl Schurz is probably on his way
from Madrid, leaving the Legation in
charge of Mr.. Perry, the Secretary of
Legation, but his friends declare that he
does not come home because "the place
is very uncomfortable for him." On the
contrary, they say that Mr.. Schurz is
popular at Madrid, both at Court and in
society, having overcome all the prejudi-
ces against his early revolutionary ante
cedents, and he probably returns home
to engage in the great struggle row go
ing on.
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1-tf

This is to certify that I, Peter N. Simon,
ST., do hereby give 10 my son Peter M. ST.
mon, Jr. his time until he is 81 years of age,
and heneeccr1h all debts he may contract he
alone shall be responsible for them, and that
l hold no person or persons responsible for
any acts of his. L. NJ. SIMON.
Witnessed, W. J. WHIrrLE, /. I. FosrER.
Oak Grove. Dec. Il , 1861. 27-wf
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3. B. CoMsTocK.

Mr.. Beecher (Rev. Henry Ward) it is
said, does not find editing a newspaper
the nice, easy job he thought it was, and
so, il order to have some respite from the
arduous labors imposed upon him by
getting out" the Independent every
week, he has concluded to turn over the
Sunday morning service, at Plymouth
Church, to the Rev. Mr.. Hatfield. Here
after, Mr.. B, will only preach 10 tho eve
nings.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-29

- The Vermont troops in the army
of the Potomac are to be envied by all
their fellow soldiers. Their State has
opened bank account with each one of
them, and regularly passes to his credi,
81 per month. This sum may be check
ed for By the volunteer, if he is single
man. If married, it is paid to his fami-
y. If permitted to remain undrawn
from tho State Treasury for six months.
the rate Of six per cent. is allowed on it,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-29

Plain and Fancy Printing done cheaply and
with dispatch, at the JOURNAL Office.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-29

In this city, Jan. 2sth, WILLIAM C. TAFT,
aged II years.
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- Adj't o. GIBBS, Jr., has been ac-
lively engaged in recruiting since his ar
rival here. The following named men
leave to-day with him for Camp Wash
burn, Milwaukee =
G. Fl. Nichols, E. S. Falkinburg, P.
I. Wright, HI. G. Cook, Adventure
Smith. Geo. G. Bracket, N. S. Goss,
Theodore Childs, John A. Muzzey, G. 3.
Adams.
Alfred Keown will also leave here
for Camp Washburn on Wednesday Of
next week, and will have passes for any
o her recruits who wish to go with him-
J. M. Mckee will give any information
wanted.
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Council Proceedings.

COUNCIL HALL, Jan. 20, 1862.
The Mayor being absent, the Council
was called to order by Aid. Griffin
Present, Aid. Griffin, Schaser, Barnard,
Cheeny, Haviland, and RAIDER. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved.
Aid. Barnard offered resolution,
which unanimously passed, extending the
warrant of the City Treasurer four weeks
from the 25th inst.
On motion the Council proceeded to
miscellaneous business.
Aid. Barn ard offered resolution pro-
posing to furnish the county, free of OK
pen sc, for three years, suitable rooms for
the county offices, and for holding the
sessions of the county and circuit courts,
provided, that the county seat be re-
moved to Prescott. The resolution
passed.
Aid. Cheeny offered resolution to
convey the Public Square to the county
Of Pierce whenever The County Board
should decide to erect county buildings
in Prescott. The resolution passed, only
AID. Barnard voting NO
On motion the account of d. J. Shla-
der, laid upon the table at a previous
meeting was taken up. The account
was rejected. The accounts of j. NJ.
Mckee and w. H. York were presented
and referred. The following accounts
were llowed -
A. H. Young, one quarters sal
airy as city attorney, $12 50
J. Med. Smith, for room rent
for holding election, 2 90
A. RAIDER, for one-balf day as
sisting city surveyor, rs
w. T. Hatch, for making out
tax roll for 1861, 25 90
An ordinance for regulating and licens
ing the sale of ardent spirits was present
ed and passed.
On motion adjourned.
w. 7. HATCH, City Clerk.
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- Cooley for February is au excellent
number, and very interesting to the Ia
dies. The recipes alone are worth more
than the price Of it.
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- The late Transcript Office has
been removed to Eau Claire, where a
new paper is to be started, called the
Eau Claire Herald.
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- We are indebted to J. L. PIcKARD,
State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, for the 18th annual report of the
common schools.
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- The entertainment given by the
Prescott Minstrels, last Friday evening.
attracted full house, and was a very
creditable affair. The music and dane
ing were excellent, and, when they have
attained little more practice, they need
not be afraid to-appear before any audi
ance. On the whole, it passed off well
for the first appearance, and was much
better than we anticipated.
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3rAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
prescott. Wisconsin, Jan. %, 1862.

% For LIST of Banks, Market Report, aud
" ',egs. see Fourth page.
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= The delegates not being all present
at the county seat meeting held at the
council room, last Saturday night, no
business was done, and adjourned till
next Saturday night.
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- The annual meeting of the Pierce
County Agricultural Society, for tie
year 1862, will be held at the counc
room, in the city of Prescott, on Wed
nesday, February 5th, 1862
VIZ. G. DENIsoN, President.
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
NEWS FROM the SOUTHWEST.

Movements oS tlae Rebels--Deserters from
the Enemy-Their Disgust with the
CampaigM-1hcs shooting OF Rebels by
General Mcneil, &C., &c.
ST. LoUE, Dec. 10, 1862.
General Curtis aas received despatch from Genera.
.issrron 10 the following sfsect:--
Il s believed that General HipdEan bas crossed the
Arkansas river with his infantry, while General kara
duke is on the uorth side with his cavalry.
Hundreds Of rsen from General Rndnlsne army sre
daily joining that Of General Herroe. Many OF them
Asscurans, who express che sresteI disgust With the
rebel campaign in the West and hei. conviction
that its further prosecution to hopeese.
General Curtis yesterday received written coanuni-
cation from General Holmes. commanding the trans Mis-
sss.ppi Department Of the rebels forwarded by direction
OF Je4erson Davis
The cotanunicassn Ia inquiry the facts relative
to the shooting cf rsse ci,Da hv order az esssss
McNeil.
ssclossd with ihs communication is frinsd si.p Iron
tac Grenada Appeal eptsinzg passaeo credssdso ans
Palmyra ino., tSsrier.
General Holmes ana The government GAsire tornsw ii
she psssass in the Palmyra Car IL se1bsfsatsiiy
rect
Tne saply al teners Curtis will prctsbly 30 rnbsd,
and it Il locked foT wifi mach intsrest
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
nows from SAN rraxctsso.
SAN yRascrsco, Dec. 20, lsa

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 20, 1862
Arrived chip Franklin, from New York.
The steatacr Sonora sailed this Afternoon for Panama
With thirty passengers and se5oOoo Cor New
yosk and ST., ,coo for England.
The steamer Herman sailed on Monday
sbe markets generally are drl. Large sales Of pure
spirits are being maco at size. CSC. per gsllon.
The Josephihs brought City bales Of raw silks from
Jarah for resiipment via Panama 70 New York. II is
stated that II fre.hts reasonable, end ihere
neccsaxy delays the bthnus largo frcgbtng bust
ness VIII be done on this line.
Ihe steamer Oregon has arrived from MsSa,lan, bring.
ing 5000 in treasure and eighty eacks OF silver from
various mixes IN Sonora and Cnaloa sor testing.
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
The war In N<w Mexico.

ORDERS OF CENTRAL CARIrOs--THx NAyAIOE IN
DIAHs--SIx THOUSAND IKxANs Gs.foRTED I'D ~
MARCHING OK SANTA FE, ErC.
KANSAS CRY, ne. 90, 1882
The Snta Fe mail. With datea to tho lctt instant hs
arrived.
Orders have been isssed by General Carton THAI al
persona arriving at Santa Fc shall rcport themselves o
tho Provost Marshal Strangers must exibi: the writ.
ten authority undor which they travel and give satsfac
tory evidence OF their loyalty to tho government.
Efforts are acng made TO quiet the Navajoc Indians.
Their chiefs have made peaceful promises.
IL s rumcroi that six thousand fcxans, with twelve
ecge gans are marching Santa Fe via los eos and
VI paso The Texans said 10 be usdor tho command
OF ESigrGier Goserl Baylcr The runor 9 unconErmed
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
the BANKS EXPEDITION.
-~~~>~~~~~~>~~~.~~~>~~~~~>
Its Movements, Probable Destination
and Intentions.
Sketches Of the Principal OMcers
Of the Expedition.
The Disasters to Some Of the Vessels and
Their Rottsnness.
IMPORTANCE Of TINE EXPEDITION,
6f. TO-. &e.

We have up 10 tho present time refraned from giving
any publicity TO tho facts well known to us relative TO
the composition and destination Of the Banks expedition
but tho recent dsas efs &C. have plainly pointed out
in what direction the vessels sailing, and that ere
this many Of them have arrived at their destination. We
proceed TO give readers few details IN connec
tion with this expedition.
announced previous to tho departure Of the feet
that the expedition destined for Texas, 10 commence
from that base series OF military operations important
In political as well military point of view. II Is now
perfectly proper to state that the expedition is destined
for certain operations 10 the Gulf and that will ren
devious at Ship Island, although General Banks head
quarters will be at New Orlean, where he viii rolieve
General Butler in the command Of that department
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
P.rsonsi Inseiisrenee.

Csya. T. whitney, Of California; VIM. II. Mobiles. oI ~.
lau inc II. Rowland, ci kcntucky 1hos d. Pearcc, Of
or Baijlgere; RAZOR L. a. Sykss, OF Rondoui: Nm. NJ
Plat, cf 81. bis; j. r. Roman, ci Maryland and jas.
W Piper the Unfad sains Army, stopping ~ tho
Metropolitan fhtcl.
Hon. A. Goodrich, Of st Pani: Hon. u. 4. Risley. tf
puukrk Dr. J. Higbtorn and y. H. Potter of Provdcnce
a. ". luck, 0f cns'suos pomcx lsunsde OF NcYburg.
Alexander H. Rice and a. w Ford. Of Boston, ~ l. Bart.
btt og Batimore Capt ~ Jones VI tLo JnitNi states
Revenue servcc; G. y Eeh, of Philadelphia. H. y Good.
year oG New Haven 9. ~ Rynts OF Cbsrleston. T. ~
folbroos. of New ifrd and n. u. haor,, of Connsc.
tl,u,, age stopping al Ws .ls.or House.
The New York herald., 1862-12-21
Newspaper AccoHnrs.
lIrOm the WaahingtuD star, dec. 10.

The RtxORED CHANGES ~ TUE CABINET.
We have obtained additional and very intorcating in
formation connected with the suheci laitor of the
Slgnatior 81 Secretary seward.
II that the republican party Of the Senate met
in caucus the 10TH Instant, when the original resolu
tivrtraiiy requesting tie President o dispense with
tho services Of Mr. seward Secretary ct state
Introduced rni scnssed, DEVELOPING the tact that The
stood upon IL about sixteen Tor ~ thirteen agEst
a. Finding i inpos.ibc to os.an anything apir,sclisg
~ w1rimiy e action npon H. either of the many
yralos siioas AS substitute for u W which It's i,rrinc
tli gave fse they adsrard over until tks next day
,l rgaa meeting the substitute ior u recommending
ire ir.icsn o-riaiiv remodel his Cabinet Wa rnan
moasy agyeed 10, thc c2psorvases believing tat IL
,yanll be r.garaoe being general rclnblC.n party
Senatorial invitation 80 Lc whole Cabinet 10 resign say
ug ths President rcs 10 elect wo should hereafter hs
b.s Official advisers, and tmt tho grand resgt wuutl
surely DO O indrcs him ~ accent what iey oil
~ be The recent sIstassbls TGnstG Ions OF popular
fcp,inent ~ hs ,uic IN " Necessary reconstruction
As ths rc oc,hn 6nely sdorsed by tho caucus crclly
nsciudse any alGslop n aGy rar'o,r member or lbe
cabinet, 10 rceas 10 Ds universally t,kcn for saned here
The New York herald., 1862-12-21

Another has it thai Mr. Fsssonden viii be the
Premier aud Mr. Chase retain his position Secretary Of
Treasury. III still other quartorsitis Ia auhoritivey
stated Charles Summer viii be the Secretary of state;
and were It that certain Of election FOR six
years 10 the Senate, he undoubtedly would be.
Thsre probability present writing OF an entirely
new Cabinet All accounts agree in stating that the rdi
Gals will have everything their way. 4
The New York herald., 1862-12-21

methods were iro osed II 10 reported here tnAs
proposition vas made for military dictatorsnip un
the end d the war; and probably resolution o. ~
character would hayo carried had there been s
gle person who md ability and radi,aism enough % sun
Their views uaabe 70 nd the right man. tney - c's'u
concluded 70 compel Mr Seward and tho other onserVa
tive members Of the Cabinet 10 retire, whics u now
seems they have succeeded in doing.
il no, TO be disguised that Mr. Seward 10 glad enough
10 retire from the Cabinet at shs time. He has no faith
in the Hen who are now ruling Mr.. Lincoln he can
claim with truth TINT he has preserved the country from
the i'm mnent dangers " foreign war during the time he
has occupied the oce OF Secretary of State While near
ly eery other department Of the government has been
unsuccessful, lac has been successful.
There Is tremendous effort on foot 70 oust General
Raileck whom the radicals did Ike and in whom
tho conservatives, since his sngulsr course towards
General Mcclellan has besorac known, hava faith. He
viii really have very few IN Washington should
ne be relieved frera command.
II is reported fere ssso that General Burnside has
asked to be reliccad OF his cosonagA.
AZ to'the Cabinet there sail manner Of specula
tons aaoat. sr sumner args 10 place of Mr.. Seward.
Mr. Cciiax n ,s;e of Mr. Smith. and strange It may
seou, Horace Sreclcy in place Of Montgomery Blair.
Greeeys foncncss for writing letters has doubtless sug,
gcs.cd this partoular position for him.
The losg snd short OF the whole matter s that by the
lss of January TO have ID out iudou black repub
hcan administration. In accordance with the threats
given within Tho last few days in Forney papers, a
the ole 6cocrais thrown overheard, and noae but
the rabd radicals win DO permitted 70 bold any po'
sition whatever under tie government. Mr. Lincoln
whom he gs!s an idea in his head, Is exceedingly
stubborn. He argues that, the conservative policy
asor "a trial Of eghtcon months has falod he ought
al least 70 give the radicals long time 30 prove the
cxpediency oC their measures.