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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

ELIZABETH CITY.-This town, which.
after being burned and evacuated by the
rebels, is now in possession of the union
forces, is the shire town of Pasquotank
County, N. c. 1t is about so miles
south of Norfolk, Va, with which poi ut
it is connected by means of the river and
Dismal Swamp Canal. According to
Lippencott's Gazetteer, it is place of
about 1000 inhabitants, and contains two
banks. three newspaper Offices, and sew
eral churches.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Philadelphia has the largest Fire Depart
ment IN the world. 1t consists of 100
companies, 81 steam engines, 4s hand
engines, 100 hose carriages wi,h foar
wheels, and ten with two wheels. Tho
estimated value Of tho property is over
100000. The anahef of fires in that
city during The past year was 3s2: esti
mated lass, $40, goo; insured, s2os eos.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
The News.

The long and impatiently looked-for
new, has at last arrived, and, like many
other good things, comes in heap.
Since our last issue, there has been Sc
RES of union victories, and the strong
arm of our government is being severely
felt by the rebels. Roanoke Island and
Fort Henry have been taken, Bowling
Green and Springfield evacuated, and
lastly the great victory at Fort Donelson.
We look for an united forward move
ment of all the federal forces, and a
rapid narrowing of the limits of Secs
sisdOm. May these be but the fore
runners of still greater victories to come.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
Correspondence.

Mr.. EDITOR Your correspondent
from Kinnickinnic seems to have met
with bad luck at the annual meeting of
the Pierce Co. Agricultural Society,"
First he found the streets filled with
hungry cattle and colts, which seemed to
be rather a nuisance. Your City Faith
ers might pass an ordinance to prevent
it, but think it would be rather burden
some, as most of your place lies on the
hill, and, of course, cattle have to go to
the lake to get water. His next trouble
was no wood at the Council Room, for
which he abuses the City Fathers of
Prescott. / don't know who all of them
are, but some of them, / think, are in
now that were when the Society received
that magnificent donation of fencing the
Fair Grounds. /, for one, feel under
great obligations to the City and City
Fathers for their liberality to the Society.
am not sure but the Treasurer or Sec
rotary, living as they do in the city,
should have had the room warm for
those coming from the country. Pcr-
haps the city officers were not aware
that the meeting was called at their room.
| certainly can excuse so small matter,
in view OF what they have done for us.
FARMER.
Oak Grove, Feb. 1S, 1852.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

Jos. REICHERr is to give Grand
Masquerade and Fancy Dress Ball at
Dunbar's Hall, on the evening of the Sd
of March. A procession will parade in
the streets during the afternoon of the
day, dressed in costume. Tho dances
are to be both American and German, so
that all may participate. Appropriate
dresses may be obtained by applying to
him on that day. Tickets 81; supper
25 cents extra, 43w2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
In token of the glorious news

- In token of the glorious news re-
ceived yesterday, the Congregational
Church was brilliantly Illuminated last
night, and large concourse of people
gathered together to congratulate over
the victory. The meeting was called to
order, Mr.. CONVERSE in the chair, aud
we had martial music, patriotic songs by
the ladies, speeches by Lieut.. HITLER,
Messrs. COLLINS, WHITE, BARNARD, Nc
KEE, and others, interspersed by hearty
cheers for Illinois, the volunteers, our
flag, the music, and almost everybody
else. Our little Rodman was also on
hand, and its echoes loudly proclaimed
to the night air that the government
must prevail, and traitors must be pun
ished. The meeting dispersed at a late
hour, overfowing with long pent-up pa
triotism aud joy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

Resolved, by the Common Council of the
city of Prescott, that the sum of eighteen dol
lars, or less, if sufficient. be, and the same is
hereby appropriated for the purchase of wheels
for the gun Rodman, provided the gun and
wheels be placed under the control of the City
Council. The appropriation to be expended
under the directions Of Aid. Cheney.
j. NJ. WHIPPLE, Mayor.
W. t. HATCH, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the common council
of the city of Prescott on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1862. w. T. HATCH, Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
ARMY LETTERs.-OWinp to the ca

ARMY LETTERs.-Owing to the care
less manner to which thousands of letters
are addressed to soldiers in the army,
many Of them never reach their anxious
expectants. We publish the following
suggestions, which if properly followed,
cannot fail of being effective:
1st. Address every soldier by his rank.
The "Esq,s" and IRIS" are left at
homo.
Cd. If the soldier addressed be a
member of a company, direct to the care
of the Captain, 6y name, designating
the company by its letter.
Sd. Put on the number of the Regi-
ment in plain figures.
4th. 1t is better to write the name of
the state an full.
5tA. Never put on the name of a
camp. This is the most fruitful cause of
a miscarriage of army letters.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
= Mrs, WALLS has received a spec

- Mrs. WALLS has received a speci-
men copy of new song-book, the Night
ingale, filled with the latest songs-to be
used in her singing class. Those de-
sirous of attending should hand in their
money immediately, so that the exact
number of books required may be sent
for. She will organize class of older
persons, to meet in the evening, if enough
will attend to make it worth while.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
The County Tax.

We publish, in another column, the
&C! of the Legislature authorizing the
re-levy of the taxes Of 1861. By It's
provisions the Board of Supervisors met
yesterday to levy tax in accordance
with the prescribed statutes. We are
happy to record the settlement of this
lsmented affair, which has caused the
county no small bill of expense in litiga-
tons, injunctiOns, etc. The present
Board have probably levied tax that
can be collected.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- Many of our readers may have
noticed the bills of a Hastings jewe!er
posted in our streets. We are personal
ly acquainted with Mr.. MACoMBER, and
know him to be frst-ra workman /;
but we have just as good one hero, and
we believe in patronizing home insti-
tutions as far as possible.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- There are All female post masters
in the United States. Several of these
have been retained in Office for quito
long term of years, one having been APP
pointed in 1928, another in 1881, and
others respectively in 1888, 1s4l, ls49,
1853, and 1859. In Illinois there are
Is; in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Mime
sofa, 8 each; in Indiana, IA; in Iowa. 10.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
Notice..

This is to certif. that /. Peter NJ Simon,
Sr.. do hereby give to my son Peter NJ. ST.
mon, Jr. his Time until he is 81 years of age,
and henceser.h all debts he may contract he
alone shall he responsible for them, and that
hold no person or persons responsible for
any acts of his. L. NJ. SIMON.
Witnessed, w. J. WuIrrLE, |. l. FOSTER
Oak Grove. Dec. 81, 1861 3!-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- We would call the attention of
those wishing Sewing Machines to the
card Of Mr.. BYxBEE, in another column.
He has a specimen for exhibition at the
American House.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rev. Mr.. Os-
BORNE and Lady desire to express their
grateful Acknowledgements to their nu-
merous friends, who gave them assuran-
ces of their kind regard in Donation
Party at the Council Room, on Thurs
day evening last. May Heavens bles-
sings rest upon the donors.
Prescott, Feb. 10th, 1862.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- We understand that the Donation
Party, of last Thursday evening, passed
off very pleasantly. Although absent,
we have substantial evidence-in the
shape of large frosted cake-that we
were not forgotten.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
Take Notice.

Remember that N. S. DUNBAR will always
be found at his new Brick Store, No. IL, on
the Leyce, 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. May s, 1861. 1-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
We would SUGGEST to our {

- We would suggest to our County
Supervisors that, at their next meeting,
they pass a resolution making county or
ders legal tender. This is the only
way we can ever get rid of them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- There is to be Masonic Festival
at Duubar's Hall next Friday evening,
(Washington's Birth Day.. Masons are
to appear in regalia. A very pleasant
time is anticipated.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- We see, by a resolution of the
common council, that SIS has been ap-
propriated to purchase wheels for our
gun Rodman. Wouldn't wonder if the
gun should be called into use some dur.
ing tho next few weeks.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- Now that we have such excellent
sleighing, people have no excuse for not
sleighridiug. They can be accommoda-
ted with tho very best kind of turn-outs
at GEO. SMITHS Livery Stable, at reason
able rates. Enjoy yourselves while tho
snow lasts.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

i. - Ohio papers announce the death Of
negro named Mieajah Phillips, at the
great ago of l25 years. He came to the
west in 1905 with Herman Blenne,bas.
set as his slave.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
- Persons arc stated to be

- Persons arc stated to be going
through Ireland swearing young men
into secret brotherhood" The oaths
are of most reasonable character, in
an English point of view, but national in
the Irish sense.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
PIERCE COUNTY WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1862

- GoDEY for March is received, and
is, if possible, even better than its prede-
cessor. 1t should find place on the
center table of every lady.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- According to the Chicago Times,
John Wentworth is large stakeholder,
if be does not own a majority of the
stock in the Chicago Tribune newspaper
concern.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- Steam street cars have been in sue.
cessful operation IN San Francisco for
several months-that being the first city
to adopt them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
School Report.

-, 10 the following report no pupils are
moulded who have not been present
some portion of the week.
Y g or the week ending Feb. 7th:-
w. i. 0umhar ,on,a,Ic q auo~.o.o ~
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
Council Proceedings.

Council HALL, Feb. IA, 1862.
Council was called to order by the
Mayor. Present, Aid. Barnard, Cheeny,
Haviland, and RAIDER, Minutes of last
meeting read and accepted.
A petition signed by over sixty citi-
zens praying for an appropriation to pur-
chase wheels for the Gun .Rodman, was
presented and referred. --.-.
The following bills were allowed -
J. NJ. Mckee, for stationery, $ 8 65
w. II. York, for hauling, ] 90
James Lighted, for wood, 2 IS
Dill & Bro, for candles, 2 IS
L. A. Taylor, for printing, 2 50
w. T. Hatch, for one years sala-
ny as city clork, rs 90
In compliance with the petition above
referred, Aid. Barnard offered resolu
ton appropriatiug SIS, if SO much be
necessary, for the purchase of wheels for
the gun Rodman, provided said gun and
wheels be placed under the control of the
city council.
On motion the council adjourned.
w. T. HATCH, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- The rebel General Tilghman had
the hearing of one ear destroyed by a
close shot.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

- Col. Backus has at last received or
ders to pay off and disband the Lancers,
and he will Immediately execute his in
structions. Two companies are to join
the Stockton Independent Regiment, and
will be sent off at once.-Det. advertiser.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
Miss SlideIl.

The girl stood on the steamers deck,
While men in arms were thick around;
And from Jacinto's threatening sides
A score of cannon on her frowncd:
She babe them leave her father there
She challenged Them to do her hurt
She madly laid her bosom bare,
And fearlessly exposed her-shirt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
GOAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
prescott, Wisconsin. Feb. 10, 1862.

-s- For LIST of Banks, Market Report, and
rdtss. Ne,cs, see Fourth page.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-19
RESOLUTION.

Office at the American House. nd
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES. The ex.
penditures of the Government, aside from
the stealings, arc enormous. If the war
continues much longer the whole coun.
try will be bankrupt, and it will be diff
cult matter to raise means to pay the ex-
cessive taxes. Business is completely
paralyzed, thousands of mechanics are
out Of employment, manufactures are
stopped, ships are rotting at the wharves,
farming is suspended in the West, and
the universal cry is, "hard times" In a
season Of such embarrassment and distress,
the strictest economy should be practiced
by the Government, but, we regret 10
say, it is not. A Washington correspond.
ent Of the New York Express estimates
the Government expenses as follows:
"For Quartermaster's Department of the
army, $2,000,0O0 per day, as shown by General
Meigs' report to the Secretary of War; for the
Paymaster Generals Department, S7ls,O00;
for Commissary Department, &24O. 900 per day
for Ordinance Department, $4l 900 per day
making total for these departments of the
military service alone Of g., 999, 800 Der day
The daily expenditures of the Navy Depart.
ment cannot be less than $40, 900, and Of the
other departments of the Government say
100000. The aggregate many think is 3d.,
239,600 as the daily expenses Of the United
States Government, or an annual expenditure
Of 81, l82, 454.OOO.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
. Ia PERFECTi
SUMMONS.

CyTATE or CALIFORNIA, County Of VI Dorado,
- IS In the District Court u the Eleventh Ju-
dicial District.
Action brough: In the District Court Of the ntv-
enth Judicial District, and the complaint nlrd in
the County Of II Dorado, in the ONCE Of the CLERK
81 said District Court in and for said County and
State,
The people n the State OF Califor-iA, to AMELIA
HALL, defendant, directing:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by Simeon Hall plaintiff, 10 the
District Court Of ;he Eleventh Judicial District In
complaint oiled therein on the 9tth day Of March,
n 1862 within ten days Exclusive ~ the day Of
service after the service you d this summons
u served In this county; II served out Of this Coun'
~. but within this Judicial District, within twenty
days; OF. il served out Of said District. then within
forty dAys-or judgment BY default will be taken
against you.
The said action is brought to obtain . decree Of
said Court dissovnR the bonds Of inatrmOny exAst
ing between you and plaintiff and also 20 Obtain
judgment for costs ~ suit and II you fail to appear
and answer the said complaint, As above required,
the said plaintiff will make application for said re-
lief. according to the prayer Of said complaint
Witness. Hon. u. y Myres, Judge Of said District
Court Of the llth Judicial District
Attest my hand. and the seal Of - ID
L. s. Court. In and for said County OF VI Dorado,
- hereto affixed at once in the City Of PiA-
eerVille, this the 24th day OF March, 4. n 1861.
THOS H. PATTEN. CLERK,
by O,,PES SlrtRI>. D-PUty Clerk.
BLAScHARD MsREDIrB, Plaintiffs Attorney
[mAr2y Sml
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

MENDING ITS WAY.-The Butte Record,
anticipating the overthrow of Republican
ism, bitterly condemns the President for
again placing Fremont at the head of an
army. 1t asks. who can longer doubt
that the Abolitionists have control of the
Republican organization ?" Pity the Re-
cord has just made this important discov-
cry. From the first, as far as it could
prudently, the Administration has played
into the hands of the -Abolitionists, and
because we so stated and warned the pco-
pie, Union Democratic papers abused US.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

RsFUnLIcAN DIm.-" Dammith," Of the Re-
PesaA. adveTtisaa HE intention 70 nip bis
neighbour hens and dogs for the FepleuiShmeot
Of bis harder, and already suacks bis lips in
anticipation ofbaDquetinga en- chen POtpie" and
"sAssingerH." From the eackIing and yeIpiug
be has kept up for the past few months, we
suspect that the gentle " Dammith" has long
been subsisting on the same diet. barring, per-
hHps, the "hen potpie."
"SPIT ON Ir."-On Thursday evening last, it
was fully demonstrated that burning gas could
not be extiuguished By splitting on it. A me-
tire was being placed in the house of Neptune
Engine Co., and one of the connecting pipes
leaked so that the gas escaped. Some one con-
nected with the gas works. determined to as
certsiI the locality of the leak and prevent the
escape of the gas, obtained q lighted candle
and placing il near the pipe and ranging it
back and forth, soon found the place by a
seemingly spontaneous combustion. At the
ignition Of the gas, our inquisitive aud ecOnOm-
ical friend excitedy endeavored to extinguIsh
it BY an election of saliva, but il was no go,
and the gas would burn. Finally it was smoth-
cred and our frightened expectorator left. being
perfectly satisfied with the philosophical knowl
edge be had gained by practical experience in
gas matters.-Damage, triflIug.
THE RoAD.-On all parts of the wagon road
laborers are at work improving it, and in a
short time it win be ready for teams. The
Superintendent is giving his whole attention to
it, and has employed none but stout aud indus
trions men to work. The storms and land
sndes injured il toa much greAtec eKaept last
seasO" than any previous one. and Of course it
takes a longer time and more means and a
larger number of hands to repair it. The i'm
provements now being made, too, ATE ola sub
stantiai character, and will be proof against an
ordinary storm. The hotel keepers and ranch
men along the road are assisting to put it in
order; and the propretOrs Of toll roads are
also wOking y large number of hands, so that
in a few weeks, If We have no bad weather to
delay the work, the whole road will be in ex-
cellent travelling condition.
ROYAL ARCH There will be regular CON-
muuication Of ST. James Royal Arch Chapter,
M. 16, ut Masonic Hall. on Wednesday even.
lug next After the dispatch Of the regular
business. there WIN DE WORK done in the degree
Of Past Master. All Companions in good
standing are invited to be presepts
= ~ W 49,. - -, -
lHSSks--rv 11e ln1eusva 70 the nOvrNl
courtesy 81 KeTOANGeE & Andersvu for the Sac.
ramento Udiiy Union, and of Bradshaw L Co.
for the Bee and CAL.
EVENING SERvIcE.--To-morrUw being the
fifth Sunday in the month, the evening service
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church will be
held In the Court Room, at half past O'Clock.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

tend to be attached to. This is why they
do not disband and openly take their pla-
ces in the Republican party, where they
properly belong. The traitors, however,
are known and spotted and their influence
is gone. Good old Democrats despise
boilers and Republican sympathiscrs, and
they will have nothing to do with the
factiOnists. At the next election there
will he but two parties in the tield-the
good old Democratic party Of which we
are proud to be a member, and the Re-
publican, and this the people know and
are taking sides accordingly.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

OPPOSED TO 1.-THE people Of Ell Do
RADIO are opposed to the new State line
proposed by Gov. Nye and others Of Ne
vada Territory. They are unwilling to
surrender any of their territory. The
proposed line, il We are correctly informed,
would deprive US of a large area of good
grazing land, which we greatly need in
the summer months. 1t would be almost
impossible to define the boundary line,
which would cause interminable SQUAD
bles in regard to jurisdiction. The pro-
posed line runs up one ravine. down an
other, across . third and around fourth,
in such q confused manner as to mystify
those most familiar with the country -
We have been requested to call the at.
tention Of our delegation in the LegisIa-
ture to the measure, and urge them to
oppose it.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

A MODEL RULER.-John W. Dawson,
the Governor of Utah, appointed by Lin.
coin, arrived in the Territory about the
9th of December, and left in hurry for
the East on the 2lst The cause of his
brief stay and sudden departure was, he
grossly insulted respectable wife of one
Of the saints, and fed to escape the Vsa--
geancs Of her husband and friends. He
was the editor of an Indiana paper, =
leading Wide Awake and q rabid free
dom shrieker."
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

DR.. Cheever preached an emancipation
sermon in the Hall of the House of Rep
resentatives at Washington yesterday
Sunday. Why this blatant, who has
preached against the Constitution and the
Union for years, is not afforded board and
lodging at Fort Lafayette with other dis
unionists, we cannot conceive Cleveland
PLaindeaLer.
The Rev. Dr. Cheever is an Abolition
divine, and as such has an erclusire right
to denounce the Union and the Constitu-
ton. Being an AdOIitiOnist, Of course he
can say and do what he pleases without
nloIestation. Gin. EnQ.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

The Portland Times, of March 9th says
Probably not less than one thousand men
have recently come to this city from Cal
ifornia, most of whom are now waiting
here for the means of transit to the East
ern mines. Some of them have been
weeks among us, and living at an expense
of from SO to SIS per week each, and
without employment. Gloomy as this
picture is, it will not deter others from
starting for the new mines.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

MATERNAL INFLUENcE.-Some one has
finely said: 1T is related Of Phidas, that
in constructing the Statue of Minerva, at
Athens, he 80 wrought his OSn image in.
to her shield, that it could not be removed
without destroying the Statue itseIE"-
Thus, Intellectually does the mother en-.
grave her likeness, ner moral character
on the soul Of the child.