Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-28
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sE We furnish our readers to-day in an
extra the Governors Message. 1t will well
repay careful perusal. The JOURNAL is the
only paper in the ST. Croix valley, which al
WAYS furnishes the State and Nationsl Mess
age and General Laws; generally in an extra,
thus furnishing beside Them the usual amount
of reading matter.
Hon. G. Is. Cox has introduced
bill into the Assembly TO lower the price OF
University Lands. H. wiI probably secure
the passage of 4 bill extending the redemption
of lands sold in April1650. to September next.
A portion of the sale of 1850, was made in
April and portion in September, and it is
desired to extend the time of redemption for
that portion sold in April
Col MURpHEr has been disrfssea for
cowardice and imbecility. This is a strange
affair. We have hitherto believed the Col. to
be brave loyal and efficient officer
Prot SrEAENs, who bio!ogizcd, mag
etized. and otherwise lied this City is Gre
ating sensation at Eau Claire The Prof is
trump. AL RIGHI!"
There is plenty of fun ahead. The
ladies of the Sold ier's Aid Society ore to give
all Oyster supper end evenings entertainment
soon there is to be a Grand Masquerade Ball
here on the 10Th of next month; Dancing
party at River Falls on the Doth ahd there is
to be a Grand Masonic Ball at Hastings on the
23d of February.
- letter in tie Wisconsin from The 18th
regiment, speaks of the capture OF Sergeant
Copp and private Pierce of this county. The
soldiers had procured some fresh meat, and
they we're out foraging for salt when they
We're "gobbled up" by the guerrillas Copp
is son of W, j. Corr, of Clifton.
- 4 series OF rel gtous meetings are being
held in Hastings.
- Sheriff PvErr las appointed J0HS New
ToS his Deputy here. a good appointment
CHARLEY DUNBAR retains the appointment of
Deputy at tie County Scat.
- JouN WHY. who was elected Clerk Of
tie Board last fall has not return ed HON. In
this case. Mr.. SrRAHL will continue to hold
the Office, unless the Board make Il new APP
pointment.
- The storm of slush last Friday resulted
in thin sleighing. which is being well improv-
ed.
Sec the advertisement of HEBzoG d
CARSON in to-Gsys paper. Mr.. Herzog is
well known here an energetic business
man. Since his removal to Hastings his BUSH
ness has largely increased, and he offer. Fur
nture of all kinds at low prices
= Whea, is going up "kiting,' but that
does not mike any difference with GEORGE
NKwroxs price for Boots, Shoes, Harnesses,
dc. Give him call. Cash paid for Hides.
- Tho River Falls Graded School is in a
fourishing condition. 1t is held in the Acad-
envy building. under the supervision Of Prof.
4. II. WELD and wife.
The United States License Tax in ST.
Croix county for this year amounts TO 81 1903.
GEo. 4. Dill is buying and packing
large amount Of Pork this season. Yesters
uay NC tooh III ofei Ioo hoSs' we 4cdih tii"'
he has puecha ed over 400 hogs at Farrihault,
some of which have been delivered. Draw
ing trade across the river is rule that works
both ways.
Transactions in Real Estate are more
nu nerous new than at any lime for several
years past The following sales haze been
made at the office of WHITE 4 JAY during
the past week:
J.. N. Harnesburger to J, ". Beardsley
1876 acres.
White d Jay to All Young, 10 acres