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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

THE Gun OF BIrTEeSEss- Victor Hugo, in
his wonderful work, Les Nis-rableS, thus de-
fines the end of Bitterness
- horrible thing, which include. days
without bread. nights without sleep. evenings
without candle, a hearth ithout a Are,
weeks ithout labor future without hope,
coat ont at The elbows, an old hat which
makes voting girls laugh, the door found shut
against you at night because you have not
pald your rent, the insolence of the porter
and thu landlord. the iibes Of neighbors, hr.
rniliaii. is, self-respect outraged, any dradg-
cry acceptable. disgust, bitterness. prostra
ton
Thc moral of this story Is, Buy your Boots
and Shoes. and all leaihern manufacture Of
GEORGE NEWTON. Cash paid for Hides
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.-THE Annual
of the St. Croix Valley Temperance Associa-
tion will BE- held at Prescott, february 2lat
1862.
The friends OF Temperance are earnestly
solicited 10 make All effort to get up a meet
ing that will yie in interest, spirit and num-
bers with Our previous meetings.
That the Association has done great wori,
within the past year all will conceds. And
yet there is room
Let US lave a meeting worthy the cause,
and one in which every friend Of Temper
ance eau freely and ioyfuNy participate,
Come one, come all.
Per order If ExKcUrlvI Coz.
JANUARY 60. 1863.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

FEozfs KINrSE:s.--The world is full of
kindness that never wns spoken, and that is
not much better than no kindness at all The
fuel in the stove smakes the room warm, bat
there are great piles Of fillen trees lying
among rocks and on the tops of hills where
100 one can get them these do not make any
body warm. You might freeze TO death for
want of wood in plan sight Of all these fallen
trees, if you had no means of getting wool
home and making fire with IT, just SO in q
family. love is what makes the Parents and
children, and the brothers aud sisters happy
but if they take care never to say 4 word
about it. if they keep it a profound secret, as
if it were crime, they will not be mucl, hap
pier than If there was not any love among
them the house will seem cold even in 81 NJ .
mcr, and if you live there, you will envy 3
dog. when al.y oae calls linn poor fellow. -
DR.. HoAgn&.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

IS The Bankers of this State recently
held a convention in Milwaukee, and adopted
measures to prevent the issuing of paper cur.
rency IN this State by irresponsible parties
A. E. ELMoRE, in closing report of the con-
vention, says:
TO conclude. let me say TO the people of
Wisconsin, Your own banks are good-they
will be kept so. When you sell your produce
demand Wisconsin money. 1t seiN do to
keen"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

IS Some people are more afraid that the
Government will make a slight iufraction of
the Constitution. than that The rebels will de-
strOy the Government. II seems TO us that
the Constitution is an instrument to protect
the Government. and we would have it used
as soldier uses his gun; in Enthusiastically
pesrerve it as means of safety. but if neces-
sary, in hand to hand conflict. break the
butt of it over the head OF the enemy, and get
another " hen the peril is past.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

"DoN'T SEE IT'-Mr.. Darlington
says that she can't comprehend these ERE
market reports. She can understand
how cheese can be lively, and pork can
be active, and feathers drooping-thnt is
if it is raining; but ROW whiskey can be
steady, or hops quiet, or spirits doll, she
can't see; neither how lard can be firm in
warm weather. nor iron uns tiled, nor
potatoes depressed, nor -four risisg-un-
less there has been yeast put in is-and
sometimes it would not rise then.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
January 60. 1863.

s The snow-the beautiful snow Las
come at last. Monday morning last The land
scare was lovely rs dream The light snow
had fallen swiftly. and lay untrampIed by
foot, urrrfied by wind. Every tree top, post
and projection wore its beautiful crown and
the air Y is slightly darkened by the thickly
descending fakes. it was like those pictures
of winter which decorate almanacs and annu-
ais. And what helped this beautiful picture,
you coald see in it sleigh rides, and rapidly ac-
cumulating wood piles.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
From Madison.
SPECIAL Dispatch to st. PAU Press

HPeclal Dlspatch to st Pau Press
MADISON, Feb. 9.
MF. sharpsticn Of Milwaukee, a dem.
ocrat to-day introduced t. bill 10 repeal
the law allowing soldiers to vote.
The 25th and Both regiments paraded
this city to-day, in honor Of Gen. Elliott,
who leaves for the Eaa: this evening.
The headquarters of the department of
the Northwest will be removed to Mil.
waukee on Monday. where Gen. Pope
tades command 10 person.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

The IynIAS MAssAcBE--OxE OF ITS VIC
rIMs.-Two or three weeks ago we mentioned
the fact that an insane man was confined Ia
the jill in this city. We have since learned
something of his history and of the terrible
cause which produced his usanity.
His name is Thomas Shay. He has been
for some years resident Of Minnesota, near
New U1m. where he was AN industrious. thrift
ty aud happy farmer. he had a family con-
Stating of a wife aud three children. At the
time of the Indian massacre at New Tim he
was in the field at work. The Indians anne
suddenly upon him. and after wounding him
slightly he was taken prisoner. He remained
with the Indians some weeks, bat finally
made his escape, and after untold hardships
reached the settlements in safety. During all
this time he had learned noth: of his flmi
". lie Immediately proceeded 10 New Ulm,
where he received the awful intelligence that
they were all murdered. He at once went to
his homestead, where he found that his house
had been burned, his stock killed, his grain
fields destroyed and the most utter desolaton
surrounding him. In the yard. just III front
of where his house had stood, he found a grave.
at the head of which stood rough board up
on which was written in red chalk. the names
of his family. He gazed at the words for
some moments with the blank stupor Of des-
pair. and turned away a maniac.
Such, in brief, is the history of one life
made desolate by the awful horrors of the
Minnesota Indian Massacre.
Sheriff Barker, who has custody of this un-
fortunate being. has applied for his admittance
into the State Insane Hospital. where it is
hoped he may recover. His madness is of the
milder form. but he can never find escape fl ON
| the great sorrow viii II burdens m, and We
/ fear his reason has forsaken its throne for
/ ever-Hudson Times.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

~ We would call attention to the card of
S. w. DICKINSON, of River Falls, in to-day's
paper. Mr. Dickinson is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the manner of collecting claims
against the Government, and SO far as we
know, is the only person in the county who
makes this branch OF business a speciality
and possesses all the laws relating TO it. Bus.
mess may safely be entrusted to him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
PEACE.

PEACE, peace, is still your word,
We say you lie then that is plain
There is no peace. and shall be none.
Our very dead would cry absurd"
And clamor that tLey died in vain.
And whine to come back to the sun.
Mis-. BRowNrNG
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

Painters F EEs.-We see that there is an
fees. Well. this illustrates the old saying that
misfortunes never come single handed. The
high price of paper has killed off one-lali
of the country papers, and the proposed re-
ducton will strangle the balance. That's
right, gentlemen, come down on the printers
1t won't take much TO kin them all now -
Eau Claire Free Press
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
VALENTINE Els !
VALENTINES !

VALENTINES
s.. Valentines Day is close at band and
custom sanctions the free ayoval of sentiment
on that day.
MCKEE has Il large assortment of alent.nes
ranging from the cheap caricature to the neat
lv designed and iaintily executed missive Of
love. Call and look at them, and you cannot
ia to find something suited to your taste.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sS~ We trust that the friends of temper
ance here will remember the meeting of the
on the 2lst inst. 1t is expected large nnm-
Der from abroad will be present. Let ar
rangements be made TO give them hearty
and generous welcome.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

~ SAM FIFIELD. Jr, of the Polk County
Press, paid rs visit last week SAM, though
Prescott boy, has become domcsticated up
the river, and makes the Press spicy. live.
local paper. We regret to say that SAM la.
bors under the disadvantage y inch we once
did--that of being the only bachelor editor
in the st. Croix Valley, though we leiieve he
anticipates good time coming"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

cB- The Festival of the Soldiers Aid So
ciety, held last Friday, was well attended and
passed off very pleasantly. About 60 dol
lars were received. The interest and pleasure
of the occasion were mu> h increased by songs
Misses FRANK BARTHOLOMEW and HELEN
REESE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sg- General German has been detected in
extensive cotton stealing and peculation.
Brick Pomeroy. his "blower." is charged
with being engaged in the same business
Patriotic souls How they they grieve over
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

90 A resolution has been introduced into
the Assembly requiring Col. Dit TO report
to the Legislature on the condition Of the 30th
Colonel DuL knows his business, and who to
report to, and would probably pay about the
same atteation to such resolution that he
would to similar one issuing from the City
Council of Prescott
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

azg~ The Galcna Packet Company have
elected Cal tain Oriu Smith as their Prcsi-
dent, and George Blanchard as Secretary for
the coming year. Captain Smith has long
held the office of President, and by his high
reputation in his Official capacity. and as 4
man has added much to the popularity of this
Compauy's line Of boats.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

eB Dr. BLAKEsLEE, of the La Crosse DEM
oeratic Jo"nal,thnks Judge BAaRoS, of Polk
County, is making himself Ridiculous in the
Legislature. A good many persons thought
the DR.. made himself ridiculous on the 1st of
October last We believe that was the verdict
of the people.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

s9- The Louisville Journal SAYS: I'VE
oan have no manner of patience with those
Journals that are more shocked at the illegal
imprisonment of one rebel in the United
States than at the ltwless hanging OF hum
oFed Union men in the rebel Confederaey."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

s- Let those who talk Of concilating the
South, read Jeff. Davis message. They
might march toward the South with olive
branches enough TO be mistaken, like the
branches borne by the troops of Macduff. tor
Birnam forest, and still they would be met
only by bullet and bayonet .-Louisu;Ne Jour-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

Who WANTS A PLACE. "A black
man called upon a clergyman in West
ern New York. avowed himself fugitive
and asked for bread and shelter which
were freely accorded, Two Or three per-
sons being ccgnisant Of the fact, called
to see the runaway uigger," when tho
following interesting conversation took
place;
"Spose you had plenty Of hard times
down South, licking plentya
'No-never was whipped
Wants Well You had to work mos.
awful hard
MY woIk was light
j guess your cloths were not very
nice
Il am we'll clothed, good house ser.
want
l. reckon your victaals vsre not m.
common finei
AS good as desired
well I Should give il as ny opinion
that you we're mighty big fool for
running away from such place as that.
just for the pleasure of sinking for
yourself
Gentleman, my place down South is
vacant. any Of you can have it by apply
ing for it,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sTg- The Louisville Democrat calls Henry
Ward Beeeher az theological punch" He
has habit of giving some folks the hardest
sort of punches, and they frequently deserve
them
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sw OF MI the companies which have left
here, there is meme which have enjoyed better
health, and kept their ranks so full as the
Lyon Guards, Co. A. 10Th. Capt. Maxson.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

~ Dir. Bachelor has bought out the ex-
tensive stock of Merchandise of North d Carl,
at Hastings North d Carl will continue
in the Forwarding and Commission bust
ness.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
DYING.

SoFTLy
She is lying,
With her lips apart;
Softly !
She is dying,
of broken heart.
WHISPER
She is going.
To her final lest;
Whisper !,
Life is flowing,
Dim within her breast
GENTLY
She is sleeping
She has hrcathed her last
Gently |
y bile you are weeping,
She to Heaven has passed!
-CHARLEa G.. EASTMAN.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sE Among the petitions presented in the
Legislature, we notice by Mr.. Cox, for amend
ment of the city charter of Prescott also, for
bill declaring Rush River navigable.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sB On Monday evening the Good Temp
l'irs here were visited by about thirty lnem-
bers of the Lodge from River Falls, and the
occasion was very pleasant one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

eT All the telegraph news of the week
past is condensed into our news items. The
story about tho blockade being raised at
Charleston, is a hoax.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
Pierce Go. Agricultural Society

Pierce Go. Agricultural Society
The Annual Meeting of this Society STANDS
adjourned until the last Wednesday in Feb
ruary, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at VIII CHI time the
officers will be elected for the present year
Members are requested 10 attend. Meeting at
the office Of A. II. Young, Esq. in the city of
Prescott.
OLIVER GIBBS, Jr. HOLLIS PROCTOR,
Sec. pro. TEN. President.
Prescott. February 4, 1863
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
d I f d,

H. River Falls. January 3lst, Of Diptheria,
HERBERT LEsLEY, son Of Mr.. and Mrs A.
{ 'rptl.nan, aged s wears
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sT- The revival meetings at Hastings con
tinue with unabat interest. We hear of
similar revivals in several of the river towns.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
Democratic stat. Convention.

A Convention OF the Democratic Party of
the State of Wisconsin. is hereby called to be
held at the Capitol in the City OF Madison. on
The 25th day Of February, 1863. al II o'clock
NJ for the purpose Of nominating candidate
Tor G hief Justice of the Supreme Court, to be
by the Democracy at the coming
election.
Each Assembly District ill DO entitled to
two delegates in the Convention.
Dated January 26th 1868.
CHAS A. ELDRIDGF,
Chairman State Central Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sB- We invitea careful persual of the az
'icle on the fourth page in rsferance TO Gen.
Fltz John Porter
a desperate effort is being made by some
o. the Democratic press To make it appear
That Gen. Porter is the victim of political
Persecution, while his punishment seems
much two lenient for the fearful crimes of
which he wal convicted. The aaticle to
winch We allude. was wri ten by GEORGE
"iLXEs Esq. a leading Democrat in New
i0fk; man Unmarked ability and wide rep
Sgatlon. and who is well acquainted with the
--4.ofy of the Potomac Army.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

aT At the time of our latest news from
Madison, the 30th had not been Taid of nor
received marching orders.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
NATIONAL UNITY.

1t seems TO US that The one great idea which
editors. speakers. aud all public teachers
should impress upon the minds of the PEOPLE
is, THE NECESSITY OF NATIONAL UNITY. Men
talk fiippantly of the idea of recognizing the
Government, leaving out this and that section
of the splcnc i'd future of he West, if freed
from Eastern monopoly.
All such ideas are delusive, and their infiu-
ence hurtful to the common interest In
UNIox alonc--lies the possibility of continued
greatness and increasing prosperity. United.
within the space of the life of one man, we
have grown from few sparsely settled colo
MES. to the first rank of nations--an uneXam-
Piled prosperity.
And now let the National Unity be main
tsined, and the disturbing cause removed,
and what a magnificent future opens wide
aud vast before us The permanance of Free
Institutions assured-thc Government proved
by the terrible test of Gigaatic Rebellion, and
found to be eelf-sustainng-Peace made per-
manent. and the vast energies Of the nation
turned again into their customary channels
the unlimited resources Of the country dertl-
oped and undreamed-of glory. aud prosperi-
ty. and strength awaits us.
But let one seperat'oa be made. and all
history teaches that the work of disintegra.
ton will go on until the Great Republic will
be portioned out by ambitious men. aud moth
ing left but emb;ttered provinces. without
strength at home or respect abroad, and the
shining flag, respected in all lands, and on all
seas-the mbol Of a great and free people
will be torn into wretched shrcds which in
spire no terror, command no respect. symbol
ize no idea.
With such state of things there could be
no security. nothing but constant tumult and
war I, is worth all it will eost TO ward Of
such fearful calamity.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

EE "Very cool. but rather too po n.
ted" az the fish said when he swallowed
the bait.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

re Win some of our subscribers wis
wish to pay US in wood. bring it ~ soon q.
possible We are in need Of it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

eN- We are indebted TO Hon. WALTER d
MoIsDoE for valuable Congressional docu'
ments.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

gW~ Dick Copeland. of the Buffalo County
Journal, has written poem on Democracy -
The poem is eren worse than the subject
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

- Gold has gone down TO fii,l i've il.
Milwaukee, and Wheat has isciinsl alsn.
Tie arket is unsettled.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

sE- The 7saaos states that Gambling Is be-
ing quite extensively carried on in Hudson
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
=. w. DICKINSON,
County, Claim & Pension Agent,

viii obtain Arrears of pay. Pensions.
Bosnty Land. Bounty Money, Claims for
Horses and other property. destroyed, DC.
River Falls. Wis. Feb 10, 1862 n4l-tf.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

HThe Court martial of Gen. Porter
was compo.cd of nine Generals. and Of
these seven. all but two, were West
Point graduates. These seven ars Gems.
Huater, Hitchcock. Rufus King, Ricketts,,
easy Bufort. and Morris, with one cx-
ception all veterans Of the regular army,
Brig. Gen. Roberts, Inspector General
of Pope's army, and the prosecutor, is =
West point graduate. Col. Holt, the
Judge Advocate, is not q graduate.
The statement shows clearly that The de.
cision of the Court f. to lie regarded 40
evidence of the high integrity Of the
West Point graduates, More thrn six
hundred and twenty Of them remained
loyal, while but one hundred and
ninety seven. and these chiefly South
erners resigned their commissions at the
commencement of the rebellion.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

= John Morgan has Jeff Kentucky ard
's'ei = Ter neseea
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

Tho story goes. that just hsfore Mr.
Thurlow Weeds abandonment of the
Republican party, he received 100000
in gold coin from the United States Min
ister 10 Jspan-Mr Prnyn-which SUM
was entrusted 10 Mr. Pruyn by the ia.
panese Government for the construction
Of two war steamers, TO be built in the
United States. An attempt TO get the
vessels built in the Government navy
yards, by the influence Of Mr. Seward
was unsuccessful. The matter was re-
Gently made the subject Of a resolution Of
inquiry by the Senate; and last Friday
Secretary Seward answered the resolu-
ton, admitting all the essential fact.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

eE The Legislature is busy talking poll
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
List of Letters

ENAINIyG IN THE POST OFFICE
III Mt Prescott February lst. 1863.
Bush May Jane Levitt Ephraim
Ro0os Robert Marimsn l. &
HeoTett Miss II " Matson n 4
Beddlc Mrs Beiscy A Munger Jacob
Rillinos Frank Oleson Caroline
Comfy Miss Mary II Mrs Ann
neucm W E Olne Mrs Angelina
Fnalel,art Charles 2 Porter Miss Lucy
FitZyersld Michael Sternsette Mrs Gunldd
Gilbert Miss Eunice Smith Mrs Edward
Oliver Ezra A Taylor Miss Eiizabeih
Home J A Turpening Joseph
II jterle George Umderworker Helen
T.ehrash Frank Yang James K
Levitt Henry G
0. T. MANSON, P. N.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

cg- The time has come mhea all
,1Ious;es, ell divisions, all personal
ans and aspirations should be bGaisAed.
q, that un,tsd IRE may oil stand bY the
iateqrity Of he Repubfc.-SEcRETARY
lHAsB.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11
WOOD. WOOD:

Wood wanted on subscription st he Journal
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VOL. v /
PRESCOTT JOURNAL.
SEE FOURTH PAGE.

PRESCOTT. "WEDNESDAY. FEB. IL. 1863
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

- The following from Gen. Sickles'
orders to his division has the ring of the
true mettIe: "Whoover seeks to sow dis
content among you, by any means what
ever, is rs much your enemy RS the arm
ed rebel YOU have 80 often and so sue
cessfully encountred."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-02-11

- The Springfield, III. Legislature
has died of Copperheadism. The Dem
ocrats having introduced resolutions, look
ing to al armistice, the Republica ms have
Withdrawn from the Legislature, leaving
ii without q quorum, and refuse to return
unless the resolutions are withdrawn.