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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

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The HOME JoURNAL.-We lake pleas
ure in calling attention to the prospectus
of this paper. The Home Journal is
acknowledged TO be best literary paper
IN AmgricG. 1t is without rival in its
peculiar sphere, and opens every week as
fresh and pure as a morning in june
Its Editors, GEO. p. NORRIS and N. p.
Willis, are poets and writers of world
wide fame, and it is enough for the pa
per to say that their editorship is actual,
not nominal. Read the Prospectus in
this paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
Poor Filing:

Iha: wicked thing known as Ameri-
en- Slavery is not OILY very sick, but =
absolutely lyiag-dying by inches, and
there is no hope or help. In Missouri,
in MARYLAND, in the Border States and
in tie Cotton States, everywhere, 1t IS
drawing its feeble legs preparatory to
kicking The bucket. Conservatism can
not save it-played out politicians can
not savo it-copperhead doctors cannot
save it. The death rattle is IN It's throat
the cold sweat is on its brow; let it die
and e--forgotten.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

ITEMs.-Rev. A. G.. Peabody, itener-
ant Missionary, in charge of the Episcopal
church here, was drafted. His age ex-
empts him.
We hear that DR.. A. d. Andrews,
of River Falls, surgeon in the Wis. 9th,
has his discharge and will soon return
home. The DR.. has been most eff
ficient officer, and his health is much i'm
paired, it is but just that he should re-
turn.
We hear chat Norwegian woman
on Rush River has become crazed in
consequ ence of her husbandbeing draft
cd.
The weather continues mild-no
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

SAD ACADEMIA sad and painful accident
occurred at Oscecla last Saturday evening,
about o'clock, while party of young folks
were on the ice, skating 1t appears that Ed
ward Armstrong, son of d. W. Armstrong,
Esq of this place, and Miss Jennie Kent,
daughter of Robert Kent, of Csc, ola, aged
respectively about 81 and | 7 years, were ska
ting together, and mistaking the locality Of
an air-hole in the ice, skated into it, where
the water flowed with strong current. The
former caught with his head on the edge of
the ice, and worked some ten minutes i'll try
ing to rescue the girl before their situation
was discovered. When it was discovered, the
stiff current OF the river had swept Miss
Kent under the ice, and Mr.. Armstrong was
found clinging to some willows, the air-hole
being close TO shore. A plank was placed
across the ice, and Mr.. Webb, Of Osceola,
grasped the drowning man by the hand, and
tried to raise him over the ice. but the plank
bro kc. and Mr. Webb, in order to save HIM
SELF had to let go his hold, and Armstrong
again clurg TO the willows. He was told TO
hang on until another plank was procured,
but he replied that he could hold on no lon
ger, and after struggling for few minutes
with the current, was swept by it under the
ice. The bodies were found the next day
about thirty rods below. The body of Ed
ward Armstrong was brought to this place
last night, and the funeral services viii be
preached Tomorrow, Wednesday, at | o'clock,
at the Methodist Church. Hudson North
cLnr
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

CAME into INV enclosure about the 2Sth Of
Nov. two brindle steers, one about years
old white star on his face. white on tail and
flank the other years old. white on tail and
flank. The owner is requested To prove props
efty, pay charges, and take them away.
JAMES WGEsToS,
Oak Grove, Dec. 3, 1863.
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re- The prompt organization Of Coz

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gress, and the election of SCHUYLER
CoLFAx to the speakership. are hopeful
indications that Congress is heartily in
sympathy with the Administration, and
is ready to tUork. AT such an important
time it is gratifying to know that we of
the Sixth District. have in WALTER d.
McINDoE, a representative who will nev-
err falsify the convictions or neglect the
interests of his constituents.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

The Dayton Journal says that John
Morgan has made more reputation in get
ting out of the Pententiary than he did
in getting in. 1t shows that he is bet
ter burglar than General.
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NOTICE.

Ten per cent win be added from this date to
all parties owing Excise Tax, and after LIST
day of December, ten additional viii be add
ed. a.
GE0.-A. DILL.
Dep Col 10th Division. 9th Dist, Wis.
Prescott, \ ov. 20, 1883
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
R We are in receipt of a letter

@ We are in receipt of letter
from 1t. A. L. Cox. of the SOth, Camp
Randall, in which he says: Drafted
men, substitutes and recruits come into
camp at a remarkable rate, Yesterday
there came into this camp $50 recruits
snd 50 drafted men and substitutes. The
good work goes bravcly on. Another
month of such increase, and our army
vii put us on comfortable war footing"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

New York has twenty five theaters,
which contain nightly twenty five thou
sand, who spend on an average twen-
ty five thousand dollars each evening.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

Persons are growing parsimonious
nowadays, saving their $500 for future
CONTINGENCIES.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
The Enrolment Board

The Enrolment Board of the Sixth
Wisconsin District, in session at La
Crosse, has gone through an immense
amount of work. Up to Saturday even
inc, Dec. 9Th, its labors resulted as fol-
lOuc
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
ORIGINAL AND THRILLING STO-
RIES

ORIGINAL AND THRILLING STO-
RES
bv bur own narrative writer's while some Of
the ablest Of contemporary authors are en-
gagei for us in Transmitting from the French
and German.
n. p. WILLIS will continue TO derote his
exclusive industry to the J0nrnal-editOriai
and misunderstanding (ss FAR rs the illness
If els paatner will pernit) those
SKETCHES or RURAL LIFE
which have proved 50 acceptable. Residing
within reach of the city, he will continue tn
prepare his own more elaborate descriptions
Of memorable events TO give extracts from
his interesting personal CORES pond,ncr and
10 contribute those portratures of the people
Of mark. and of the Immediate occurrences
of the tine, which have become, in manner,
charact eristic of his pen.
The Editors will sfill be assisted by able
contributors, foremost among whom will be
the scholarly and dainty essayist known to
our re ,ders by the signature of r. c." We
take great pleasure liz assuring 10 the HoME
JoURxAL readers the continued assistance of Il
writer always so telicituUs
particular feature Of the coming volume
will be the
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DEB.

In Clifton, Dec. 7h, 1863. of Diptheria
JAY, only son of Gamaliel and Fidelia Cook,
aged years II months and 81 days.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

This work IS carried to the full proportions
of modern novel. and viii occupy about
four months in the publication. 1t will be
succeeded Nv several other
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
letter from AID. Gen. Gayi ord.

A short tilas since we addressed a
note to Al. Gen. GAYLORD, enquiring
among other things, whether the quotas
for tho next draft, assigned to the differ
ent towns, embraced the so per cent adj
lied to cover exempts The following is
his reply.
ADIUTAuT Generals OFFICE,
Madison, Wis, Dec. 4, 1863.
Lutte A. TAYLOR, ESQ.,: Dear Sir
It. Col. LOWELL, Asst Pro. Mar. Gen,
Of the State, has no advicss from Wash
iugton, enabling me TO give positive an
swer to your enquiry. Col. LovELL's
opinion is, tIlat if the draft is made for
the quota, OF portion of it, in any local
i;y, the fifty per cent will be added TO
cover exemptions. But if the quota Of
any locality, as published in General Or
der 10. 81, from this Office, is filled by
volunteering, that will end the matter,
and no draft will be made from that To-
cnliiy.
Draft, if made, will be from ''First
Class"
Col. LOWELL will, by request of the
Governor, publish a circular, giviag in
formation on these matters to the people,
COpies of which viii send you as soon
as they are out. Yours truly,
AUG. GAYLORD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
ES All of us Americans know Whit
ter. These are good lines from his pen.

1.-The futures gain
Is certain as Gods truth. but meanwhile, pain
IS bitten and tears are salt our voices take
4 4 sober turn; our HOUSEHOLD songs are
heavy with Nations griefs and wrongs (;
and and innocent mirth is chastened for the sake
~ ~ The brave hearts that neyermore will beat /;
-he eyes that smile no more, the unreturning
feet.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

Es Capt. MAxsoN arrived home this
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
SKETCHES or RURAL LIFE
FOREIGN NEWS AND CORES
PONDENCE,

by which our readers will lie keTt informed
more especially of thu kaytr : goiugs on f
society and fashion IN the capitals oil EuEoP
Those popular departments of our paper
known as Foreign Gossip,
1,rr,.,.t, OIL u,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12

by bur own narrative writer's while some Of
the ablest Of contemporary authors are en-
gagei for us in Transmitting from the French
and German.
n. F. WILLIS will continGe TO 1erote his
exclusive industry to the Jonrnal-editOriai
and literary -resuming (ss FAR rs the illness
{ els paatner will perInit) those
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-12
PRESCOTT j OURNAL.
PRESCOTT, WIS:
THE NEWS.

SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, 1863.
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l2rning.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14
JULY II, 1863.
CuriOSitieS of the Draft.

The conscription has begun in Penn
sylvania, Rhode Island and Massachu-
setts. In many instances the fates work
ed curiously. In one of the districts OF
Pittsburg the man who drew the ballots
was himself drafted. Quite number
of persons were drafted twice, having
been entered in two wards.
The Chronicle gives some other cases
which are singular. It says;
"In one instance three, and in several
instances two, were drawn from the same
family From the St. Nicholas Hotel
some half-a-dozen altogether were drawn;
yet of the immense number of men en-
ployed at Jones & Boyd's steel works one
only was fortunate enough to secure a
prize. Mr. Houston, of Smithfeld street,
had his two sons drawn, and our cham
pion oarsman and his brother were also
among the elect Indeed, we are told
that there was one or more drawn from
every house on the lower side of Smith
field street, between Diamond alley and
Second street, while those residing on
Tue upper StuC SOt On Gum pdiah'Oil Nv
But the most singular feature of vest, r.
days drawing was the large number of
Germans drawn in the Third Ward
Every one supposed the Celtic element
would be largely represented among the
conscripts from this district, but glance
at the names of those drawn in the Ward
indicates an entirely different result. IT.
deed, it would seem as if there were
many more Germans than Gels drawn,
though the number of the latter residing
in the Ward far exceeds that of the for
mer An agreeable feature in the pro-
ceeding is the excellent temper with
which the people generally regard the
drawing. We have yet to hear the first
word of complaint in the matter. y
In Providence many leading citizens
drew prizes" Several well-known pro-
fessional men are on the list, including
Prof Angel, the e,~sor of the Journal; !;
Rev. Edward Cro. !, of St Patrick 5
(Catholic) Church, and the Clerk of the
Supreme Court. In one instance, at
least, the names of father and son were
called, and in several cases those of two
brothers. In Boston, we notice the
names Of Father Brady, Catholic priest,
Abbott Lawrence, R. c. Winthrop, Jr.,
Jas. Peters, C. Brooks, and others
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14

WHAT BALTIMORE Is DoING FOR OUR
SoLDIERs-A little over two years ago,
in the streets of Baltimore, soldiers hast
ening to the National defense, were shot
down by murderous mob, thousands Of
the rich and influential of the city,
in the privacy of their homes, rejoicing
over the inhuman deed To-day, Balti-
more, atoning for her ofense, is fore
most in every patriotic work, sparing
neither men, means nor effort in her sup
port of the National authority. Nowhere
are our sick and wounded so kindly
cared for; nowhere are rebel sympathi-
zers held with firmer hand; nowhere
is the comfort CT our noble armies more
thoughtfully consulted. Not only since
the battles in Pennsylvania have inn
mense trains of sanitary supplies been
forwarded to Gettysburg and other points,
but the thousands of wounded who have
reached Baltimore have been looked
after with the tenderest consideration.
Every train is met upon its arrival by
delegations of patriotic women, and COM
mittees of various Union associations, at
whose hands refreshments are admins
tered, sore wounds are cleansed, shat
tered limbs are bound up, and the CRIME
and dast Of battle are washed awSs with
the softest touch. Tie nation and its
brave defenders will not forget these
kindly deeds of the true women of the
Monumental City, whose lives will bios
som with new joys-the compensation of
right doing-in the years which may yet
remain unto them.-N T. Post
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EVANSVILLE, IND, TUESDAY MORNING,

and two field pieces, thirty siege guns,
fifty thousand stands of arms, ammuni-
tion, locomotives, cars, a few stores, and
eighty-seven stands of colors.
Among the prisoners are Lieut. Gen.
Pemberton, Major Generals Stevenson,
Smith, Forney and Bowen; and fourteen
Brigadier Generals, and about one hum
dred and thirty Colonels There are
ffty-six hundred men in the hospitals,
half of whom are wounded. Only fifteen
thousand of the garrison reported fit for
duty. The stock of provisions is almost
exhausted, and for four days numbers
have been eating mule flesh; of ammu-
milton for heavy guns they had fair
supply, but in field and musketry were
short Eight caps to man were all
they had left, and the excess of sugar,
molasses and rice was all the supplies
they had except little unground corn.
The capitu1ation was caused by destitu-
ton and physical prostration, fastened,
perhaps, by the expectation that our
forces would storm she pls2e. .tS-Aay. 1t
is admitted by all that the rebels made a
gallant defense, and the terms are un-
derstood to be concession of Grant to
their bravery as well as for great public
economy. Vicksburg is much damaged
by shells, hardly a house escaping.
The reception of troops was not un-
favorable. Our soldiers treated their
late enemies with great friendliness, both
sides feeling great relief from the hard
ships and suferings of the siege. .-
Fifty steamers are at the landing. The
Fourth Of July has never been celebrated
so strongly or so earnestly. ..f
General Pemberton denies the author
ship of the speech attributed to him
about holding out till the last dog was
eaten.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14
From tue American OF Tuesduy T. bI
Gen. MilrOy'S Wagon Train--Its Arri-
val in Baltimore,

Captain E. P Fitch, Depot Quarter
master at Martinsburg, Virginia, arrived
in this city to-day about nine o'clock,
with his train of horses, wagons and Gov
ernment stores, amounting to over one
and half millions. 1t will be recollec-
ted that it was said that much of this
property had been destroyed and captur-
ed by the rebels, on General Milroy'
retreat from MartinshHrg last Sunday.
week
\ Captain Fitch, with l5fs able and eff
cient super n endent of transportation,
Courtlaud Ross, and George 3. Dorsey,
forage master, in the ever to be remem-
bered retreat, have gained reputation
for perseverance and daring, that can
hardly be too highly appreciated by the
Government and people. 1t will be su-
perhuous to give at this time the full de-
tails of everything connected with this
unparalleled safe retreat, as nothing
Captain Fitch started with was captured
by the rebels, and he, with his aids above
named, were the last to leave Martins
berg, as the rebels had entered the town
before they left, and G. B. Dorsey, forage
master, set FIRE to the forage building
while the rebels were firing and shelling
the town, and Ross had just got into the
wagon the iron safe that contained all
the most valuable papers and very
large amount of Government funds
With the property saved, with fo:ty cars
loaded with Quartermaster stores all
of which safely arrived in this city few
days since by the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road. Captain F. has now with him q
large amount of property-wagons, horses
and men. He got safely to Harrisburg
with 1852 horses, 35 mules, 7 ambn
lances, 200 wagons, and harness for ter
ambulances, and S25 sets harness. Will
the train of some of the 1st New York
Cavalry; 9Th Maryland Infantry; 67tf
Pennsylvania Infantry; Baltimore Bat
terry; several wagons Of Tooth New Yorl
Volunteer Infantry; 126 Ohio Voluntee
Infantry; 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry
and the whole OF Company B. Marylan
| Cavalry
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14
The Capture fVicksburgh.
Ttcenty- Seren Thousand Prisoners, 102
Field Pieces, 80 Siege Guns, $4,000
Stands of arms, 81 Stand Of Colors
4Among the Trophies.

Court HOUSE. VICKsBURG, July 4.-via
CAIRO 10th-Vickburg surrended this
morning after siege of forty-seven days
terminating in negotiations lasting twen-
ty-four hours Grant and Pemoerton
had an interview yesterday afternoon.
The last note of Pemberton, accepting
the proffered terms of Grant, did not
reach here until nine o'clock to-day.
Gen Mcpherson received the formal
surrender. The terms allowed the Off
GERS and men to be paroled here, the
former to retain their side arms and
horses, and personal property. They
will be escorted beyond our lines anC
furnished with three days provisions
from our stores.
General Logan's division marched in
to the city at IL O'clock, and at moor
Lieut. Col Strong hoisted the stars ant
stripes over the Court House. Col Viii
son is Provost Marshal of the city, ant
General Logan commander of the post
We have taken over $1,000 prisoners be
sides 1000 non-combatants, one hundre
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14
PAPER MILLS.
TRASHING MACHINES
Richmond Thrashing Machines.

TOR SPEED, LIGHT DRAUGHT, SAVING
T. and Cleaning the Grain, these Machines are
not oqualed in the country. ] will be prepared TO
furnish them this Season, gotten up ia the very
best style. would refer farmers who intend to
buy Machines to D. + BBies, Curly Taylor and
many others in the vicinity of Newburgh, Mar
rick County. Address, .-....g
JONAS w. YEO,
-.- Successor to T. w. RoBISsoN.N ,r
nlh24 5mw Richmond, Ind.
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ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
, ODI
Money and Valuables,
SGD.
COpartnerShiu.

WE HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH
w us in the Forwarding and Commission bus
ness, Mr.. Il. X. Dunkerson, formerly of the firm
If Slaughter 4 Dunkersen, under the firm name CT
Crane Brown Co. CRANE & BROWN.
nov ~
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HARDWARE.

HAVE NOW ON HAND
so Dozen Blood's C. s. Grass and
Grain Scythes;
30 Doz. M. & L. Waldrow's Grass
Grain Seythes;
10 Doz. Blood's Briar Scythes.
so Doz. Hay Rakes;
25 Gross Scythes Stones;
35 Doz. Hay and Manure Forks;
so Doz. shovels and Spades;
25 Doz. Cradles;
so Doz. Snaths;
40 Doz. Axes; ...--.
200 Kegs Nails; .t
5 Cas- Trace and Log Chains;
Locks, Screws, Tacks and Coffee
Mills;
Spoons, Table q rocker cutlery;
Flies, Saws, Curry Combs and
Brushes; T
Selves, Carpenter and 0coper's
Tools, &C., &c. s-
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-07-14
SUGAR EVAPORATOR.
Cooks Sugar Evaporator.

CCOh 0u6d4 19b 6SOA Co@-'
WE HAVE THE SOLE AGENCY FOR THE
w Sale of the Celebrated EvapoTator for GLIB
SON AND VANDEBBURGH Counties. We
recommend them from personal experience, haF-
ing manufactured 500 gallons of beautiful Syrup
on one of them last year 1t is to the interest OF
those having Cane 10 make up TO buy one OF
COOKS EVAPoRATORS, as the III lasses made
on those machines sell ut from Io to % cents per
esIion m re than that made on soEmon pans, &c.
Persons wanting will please order early, as
there NAV lie delay in getting them late in the
season GSend fer pbamphlet to -r
VICKFRY BROTHERS;
t.2 No s2 Main ST., Evansville.