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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
(Fron the Louisville journal Feb 16)


We desire pc. &c as ardent'y as the
most orthodox follower Of the humane
Penn, but the county can accept no
offer of peace from the rebels until it is
able to dictate and enforce he terms and
we Gnu listen TO no propositions for truce
unless coupled with promise of recon
struction. Until ,hen orr armi must
be maintained in the field, and all the
resources of the nation must be put for
ward 10 crush out the rebellion. The
abortion Of the policy Of Mr.. Vallandig
ham at the ouis't Of the struggle, would
have been fatal to our national honor, a
confession that the theory of our Govern
ment bad been a lamentahIe failure,
and an admission that the people were
unable or unfit to govern themselves IN
der republican ius buttons. How much
more degrading and suhvsrsise of the
great principles which nnderlie Consti-
tuition, would craven peace be now.
when We have so lavishly expended
blood and treasure to maintan the in
teority of the Union, aud TO show to the
world that our popular institutions are
self sustaining, and that the great prob
lem OF our Government has not reduced
its demonstration TO an absurdlty.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

A Coop CHANCE TO SECURE HoMEsrEADs -
By receEt decision at the General Land Of
flee at Washington. nearly al the well known
Fox and Wisconsin Improvement Lands III
this county except the odd numbered sections
reserved for railroads, have been restored to
market. All the even numbered sections in
township % range Is, and most of those in
trwnsh p - range IL are therefore subject to
entry. These lands are as fine timbercd
lands as any in the world the timber con-
sists of sugar maple rock. red aud swamp
elm, Eastwood. oak, butternut. etc. soil we'll
adapted To the cultivation of all sorts of root
crops and CEREALS raised on the prairies, and a
sure thing on winter wheat. This section is
also well watered by creeks and springs.
Parties wishing timber farms can nov get
as fine locations as could be desired, within
twelve to twenty miles of the County Seat
by purchase from the Government. or by set
Element under the provisions of the Home
stead Law.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

There was trotting match on Lake Isa-
belle at Hastings last Friday for purse of
$25. open to any horse that had never won a
purse. There were three entries " Champi-
on Green Mountain" six year old bay Nor
gan owned by Porter Martin, Of Hampton.
Mum. 8 Flora" five year OIL. chestnut
mare owned bv James Archer of same place,
and gray horse, owned by Lawyer Jennings
of Hastings.
Terms, best three in five; course mile and
ten rods.
First Hcat-On the start from the judges
stand, tie gray led the stallion about two rods
coming in neck ahead. Not counting odds
and en- 8. the gray was declared the winner.
Time So
Second Heat-The gray was again ahead on
the start but cut her fore legs badly and broke
up at the end Of the first quarter. Cham
pion and Flora" went at a splendid
gate going neck and neck nearly to the last
quarter On the " Lone stretch" the track
being somewhat heavy. the superior strength
Of Tia stallion brought him in about two rods
ahead. Time 3:5. The gray was distanced
some seven or eight rods, and was withdrawn.
The Third Hect was closely contested by
Flora" but champion again came ia
ahead. and was decard the winner. Time
this heat, 81 which. BllOwist for the extra
ten rods brou ht the time down 10 about
thrre minutes.
The affair passed. among horse men as
first rate match for green horses. The little
gray horse slowed excellent speed and bot
tom. and hut for his bad luck in cutting his
legs wonld have given lis rivals a lively turn.
The mare at times exhibited lightning gate.
that drew bets freely in her favor. She broke
up a few times but never lost an incl, by it,
, n a hard smooth track she could get her bets
again. But the stallion fairly won the l,u-
rels as well as the purse. He made tn" thr'e
heats without a single break, his gait being as
regular as TIC strokes of piston rod. and
carrying himself with grace and bea ty
scarcely to ~ excelled by his celebrated Sire
Green Mountain Morgan
a sweepstakes trot for purse Of $50 was
announced for Saturday. open TO i'll troiting
horses. Archer entered his morgan stallion
..Flving Morrill,. but could moi and a match.
and the trot was adjourned for a week. Nor
rilI'' challenges any trotting stock that can be
produced.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

A serious disaster has befallen

- A serious disaster has befailen our
Vicksburg operations. Admiral Porter
telegraphs to Secretary Weles thas the
Indianola was attacked by the rams
Webb and Queen of the " est, and COM
pelle TO surrender. He attributes her
loss to the disobedience of orders.
The Senate Committee on Foreign
Affairs have unanimously reported q
series of joint resolutions concerning me-
diation. They convey seasouable infor-
nation to foreign powers.
- The Sen'ts has acceeded to the
House amendments to the CONSUMPTION
BILL AMI it only awaits the Presidents
signature to become law.
- The Senate and House transacted
a large business Yesterday. In the Sen
ate bills were passed admitting Nevada
and Colorado into the Union rs States,
and to organize the Territory OF Idaho.
The House passed the Senate bill in
Identifying the President for suspending
the Ha5eas Corpus.
- The President has called an extra
session of the Senate TO convene on the
5th of March, for executive business,
when he will send in his new list of
Brigsdier aud Major Generals, thirty of
the latter and ssveuty-hse Of the former.
- JEFF DAVIS has called OH his sub
j"cts to fast and humiliate themselves on
The 9Th of March. Their manifold
crimes are adequate eau es for self base
ment, bat We hope the dust and ashes Of
military defeat will be heaped Oh their
heads by our soldiers before the day set
arart for formal humiliation arrives.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

RIVER MATTERs.--The Galena, Dunleith
and Minnesota Packet Company have made
the following appointments for the coming
season !:
Northern Light'--Captain Gabbert Clerk
J. P. Farley.
Itasca'-Ca. t N. F. Webb; Clerk, Chas
Mather
War Eagle'-Capt. Mitchell Clerk. R.
W. larson.
Key City'-Capt. J. worden; Clclk, L.
". Eldred.
Milwaukee Captain Holcombe; Clerk,
Chas Coffin.
The Fanny Harris which sunk last fall be-
tween Hastings and Prescott, is about being
raised. A large number of men have gone
there for that purpose. A submarine pump
was broug ht up for the occasion.
he -teamer Albany j. been purchased by
Capt. Gray from the proprietor of the David
son line, who intends running her between
Prescott and Taylor's Falls as a mail boat.
Tia directors of the Davidson line will
meet at their office in this city early in March,
TO complete arrangements connected with
that line of stesmers-La Crosse DSn,scrat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

EXPENSES OF SUPPORTING CONTRA
BANDS AT HILToN HEAD.-Frequent
charges Of enormous expenditures by the
Government for The support of the Con
traband negroes at Hilton Head and vi
cinity. during its occupancy by the ma
tional troops have been mnde. Congress
has called on the Secretary # the
Treasury to inform it respecting the
expenses for maintaining the slaves, dc,
in that distr ct from the commencement
of the rebellion. The Secretary replies
that there has been expended for agri-
cultural implements, in round numbers.
s77,0lS; FIR the purchase of the
schooner Flora. S3l $50; for white In
Dor. So, 74s; for coIored labor, $34,527
total expenses. S255,705.
From this expenditure has been real
lied 1926. 9a4, Deducting the abovs
expenses there remains on hand from
this fund S50l.279. This was up to
June last. at which time the business was
transferred 20 the War Department. The
schooner Flora was used toi transport
ting property to New York, and for
military operations, and can now be
sold Mt An advance above her cost.
The Secretary says that no expendi-
turc whatever has been made from the
Treasury on account o! the cultivation of
the plantations, or the collection Of GOT
ton, or the educational or benel olent
care of the labGrers Tho rations fur
nished by the War Department were
paid for bv the use of The Flora. More
than hal q million Of dollars was saved
XIV these operations. and is in the hands
If the assistant Treasurer at New Yo,k.
State Journal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
.w HOSPITAL The State Journal thus

sE- HosPIrAL.- The State Journal thus
describes the new hospital at Camp Randall:
The main hospital building is 4l0 feet IN
length. Including two wings. The main part
and tile ings are each D feet in width
Each wing fnrns " ard, and the main part
Of the building is divided into two wards
There are now about so hunks laced in
their proper position in the hospital, and
there is sufficient room TO Accommodate 50
more. The walls of the entire structure are
substantially built of inch boards placed up
right. and batened both inside and ont. Am
pie arrar gements for ventilation are made in
the root Each ward is heated by two large
stoves. the pipes of which are extended over
head the Ell tire length OF the room, and The
temperature kept up is equab.e and agreeable
The kitchen. arrangements are ample. and seem
10 be particularly well ADAPTED to the ends
sought.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
Sheriff,s Sale.

Circuit Court, Pierce County, State of Wis
consn +. S. Falkenburg. plaintiff. az st
O. Fl. Belden and David Belden, defend
ontS
10y virtue Of an execution i>sned out of the
ID Circuit Court for Pierce county for the
sum of ninety five l-i00 dollars with inter ST
thereon from the 22l das of December. 1860
in the above entitled action. in favor of said
plaintiff and against said defendants. have
levied upon TIE following described property
to-wit: Block situated and being in the
town of Beldenville. in Pierce county. State OF
Wisconsin which | will expose and sell at
public vendue. TO the highest bidder. at the
front door of j. II. Collins. in BelIenyill... in
hid county. on The 18th day Of April. A. D.
1863 two O'Clock p. NJ TO satisfy said exc
cution an costs.
Dates, this IS tn day of February. 1858.
44-ws COLEMAN PUETT, Sheriff.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

TIE ATLANTIC Mo STHLY FOR MARCH,
The Atlantis Monthly for March. contains its
usual amount of solid and light reading. Its
papers. thirteen ia number, are as follows:
christopher North, by Joseph Dana How
and; The Horrors of San Domingo, by John
Weiss; a London Suburb, by Nathaniel Haw-
thorne; Willie Wharton, by MS. l.. Maria
Child; A Call TO my Countrywomen. by Gail
Hamilton; Under the. Pear Tree. by Mrs
Hopkinson; The Last Cruise of the Monitor.
by Granville NJ. Weeks; America, the Old
World, by Prof. Agassiz; and Pericles and
President Lincoln. by Henry NJ. Alden. -
These OF course, are in proc. The verse is
by DIR. Holiness j. T. Trow bridge. Theo lore
Tilton. and Julia Ward Howe. DR.. Holmes
poem is full of fore and spirit. Mr.. Haw-
thorn's prose sketch is like all that he writes,
admirable The number is an excellent one.
For sale by Mckee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
Ellsw orth, Feb. 26 1863.

PAlyFuL CALAMrrY.-A young woman, the
daughter OF Mr.. Banks, living in the neigh
borhood of Hay River, was so badly burned
some two weeks since by her clothes taking
fire from the stove, that she died last week in
great agony. 1t appears that while the other
members of the family were absent. she was
engaged in baking bread, and becoming
drowsy, laid down by the stove and fell asleep.
While iii this position her dress caught nre'
and as not discovered until all her clothing
was in a blaze A little girl who heard her
screams. dragged her from the house. and ny
rolling her in the snow extngniahed the flame,
but not until she was injured past recovery
Dunn Co. Lumbermdn.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
Saltwater, Feb. 24ih. 1863.

EpIroR JouavAL :--To-,iav we have had a
shake hands with our old friend j. ID. Brown,
a member of the Doth Reg. Wis. Vols. Ser
geant j. D. looks well, and he gives good
account of the Doth. and speaks well of its
officers-cspec: Of Col. Starr. He gave
also good account of the Reg. at the battle
of Prairie Grove, Ark. He says men could
do no more than was done there. There was
no fiinching. II" skulking. Every man stood
up to the work like old veterans OF 10.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
JUDICIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that an election will
tie held in the several towns. war and elee-
tion nreciucts IN the State of Wisconsin,
Tuesday. the 7th day Of April next. for CHE
.ytsti. e of the Supreme Co,1t for the term 81
six years. in place of Luther s. Dixo whose
term of office will expire on the first day OF
June, A. D. 1868.
Said election to be conducted. vo es can
vassed. AMI returns made according o law.
In witness whereof. | have here
unto 81 my hand. and affixed the
TsEAL. Great Seal of The State. at the Capt.
toll in Madison. this 9th day OF Feb
ruarv. A. D. 1863.
JAMES T. LEWIS Sec of State.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

LroTURE-Some days since number OF
the citizens of this city addressed a letter to
Rev. A. j. NELSON. requesting him to speak
here The following reply explains itself:
To the Loyal citizens of Prescott
NEssRs Your earnest invitation to adj
dress you on The all absorbing topic of the
day" is at hand.
1t affords rue much pleasure, assure you,
to find 50 many of my old friends true to the
old Flag"
Yen may Announce me sfor lecture on
" PArRrorIsM" on "Wednesday evenin,, March
1lth, at such place as you may think most
suitable
Yours respectfully,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

BRILLIANT IDEA.-Ex Gov. Seymour,
of Connecticut. recently made a speech
in Hartford, in which he affirmed that
the war was lrouyht on by sending su :
plies to Fort Sumpter! Other copper
head sentiments were ventilated by hlm.
With The declaration that the pe"pl"
were about to protest against executive
tyranny, 'if not at the ballot box, then
in some other way"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

H Every patriot regrets the loss of the
Queen of the IVES. and the Indianola. Geo, &c
New ton in common with others feels this
blow to the National cause but still he keeps
right on furnish g Boots. Shoes. Harness DC.
al the lowest living prices.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

- We have report from a rebel source
that a severe battle IS occurred at Vicksburg
with a great loss on beth sides. but no de-
cisve results We are Inclined TO the opinion
that the reported battle is a canard.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
ARRESTED. Lieut. E. L. Bnitrick. Of

ARRESTED Lieut.. E. L. Buitrick. of
the 7 hirty- First Regiment, one ofthe
parties engaged in the late arrests at Ra-
cine (at the order of Col M"ssmore
was Yesterday morning arrested at the
instance of Mr.. jared Thompson, Jr.
(irst arrested by Bnttr.ck, )of this city,
and held Ia bail IN the sum of $4,000
10 answer charges to be preferred against
him. He gave the required bail.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
- joan L. DALE, sutler 3otb. returned

- john L. DALE. Sutler Goth. returned
home last week. and will remain few weeks.
He reports the health of the 30ih as good
H. A. Taylor. of the Hrdson Times, returned
at Hasine 8. being chs rged with a grave of
fence, but on establishing the fact that he was
brother of the editor of this paper, he was
instantly released, and proper apologies made.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

TnUrH WILL SUCCEED This fact uecds no
ncw proof, but it has one in the success OF y
b. De Land ,G Co.'S hcmjccl sateratns 1t
has been introduced only few years and yet
we ste t taking the plac, of all other kinds
in the man ket. Would bogus article do
this Z?
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

- E. G Ryan says Chief Justice Dixon
is good Democrat, and Horace Rublee says
he is sound Republican. Either of these
gentlemen ought to know. The probability
is that Judge Dixon is not partisan, but an
honest Judge
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sE Mr.. VINCENT REEVES has opened
Blacksmith Shop and Plow factory, at Felt's
State and County premiums in this State on
his plows. Dunbar ha some of them for sale.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sE Photographs. and Photographic Al
buns. good variety. for sale by Mckee
Every lady should have one. Also. the latest
News and Illustrated papers and Magazines.
always on hand.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

- Real Estate tran saciions are begin
ming TO be quite lively. There it every pros
pect that improved land especially. will be in
good demand at improved prices during the
coming season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sT- letter from Capt. Maxon brings the
news that there is but little doubt but Joseph
Copp. son Of Hon VIM. Copp, of Clifton has
been hung by the guerrullas.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

E- Surgeon Cummings of the 18th
Connecticut, writing from his regiment
in Louisiana, says:
"You can nave little idea mt home of
he pfivation aud suaerings of thess
southern people. They cannot live
through another year Of war;"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

s8- See the advertisement of SPENGLEs.
ELLIS d Co Produce and Commission Mer.
chants They are a well known and reliable
firm and business may safely be entrusted to
them
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sK" II we understand section three of the
new CONSUMPTION Bill. all unmarried men be-
tween the ages of 80 and 45 are subject to
draft, in the first class, but married men be-
tween those ages are exempt. until the second
call is made. The single uea. hence. have to
face the music first The Benedicts will not
be called upon until the bachelors are all used
up or killed off
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sY- The Donation Party at River Falls,
last Wednesday evening passed off very pleas
antly. A large number were in attendance,
and about $50 received.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
sE Present appearances indicate an unus

~ Present appearances indicate an unus-
ually early opening OF navigation on the Up
per Mississippi. 1t is predicted that the riv-
er will be free from ice and stea lers running
nv the middle of March. of course no one
will regret an early opening of the river, and
the resumption of cuisines that follows.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

IF The Madison Journal thus speaks of
Chaplin GREEN of tn. 30th:
"Mr. G ZEN was formerly steamboat cap
tain on the Mississippi. and while he is truly
a christian gentleman. he has by no means
lost the keen insight into human nature which
his former position gave him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

re- The time has come WheR oil
;eaiopSjes, all Christians. oil personal
sia.s and aspirations sh0"id lie banished-
30 hat united ne may al stand 6v the
integrity Of tie RepuJitc.-SEcRETARY
CHASE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
KHLBOURN HOUSE,

G.. WEAVER, PROPRIETOR.
PRESCOTT, WISCONSIN.
r have bought and refit;ed The above well
l known house, and invite the patronage OF
the public.
20 Good stables connected with the Houss.
Prescott. Dec. 3. 1862. G.. WEAV Err.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

e%- We learn that Prof. Wilcox of River
Falls, is to devote his school more particular
ly to the preparation OF students for teaching.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sE- Last evening about thirty OF the
Good Templars here visited the Lodge at
River Falls, and enjoyed pleasant time.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

Lower M1ssIssipPr.-Tho Memphis
Bulletin of the | 5ih. ridieu'es the But
Ter cutoff at Vckshurg, as Impractical
bic. for reasons which it gives, but thinks
the new project Of turning the Misslssip-
ri into Lake Providence, and thence into
the Atchafalaya rriver, is practicable If
successful it would leave New Orleans
900 nils inland.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

eN- A Lodge of Good Templars has been
organized at the Co. Seat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

THE VERY LATEsT-Why is the Pres
dent like an owl in the day.imef BIZ
caue he's always A'hlinkin.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

sB- The Democrats are TO have Mass
Meeting in this city on s aturday ofthis week
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

.E- Mrs John Teussw. Oh Trimbcllc, died
last evening. We have not learned particulars.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
Land 10 Rent /!

IS acres. three miles from Prescott 90 acres
of it is crew breaking. acres stubble.
Enquire of
CHARIE rs, THAYER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

~ Don't forget the Lecture by Rev, A. j
N ELsoN, on Wednesday OF next week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

- Mayor Chase has abolished Sun
day dancing houses in Milwaukee,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

~ N. s. DUNBAR has purchased JoHs
MoYrR's House and village property.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

l Belle Boyd, the gay maiden re
bel of wide and bad repute. was
serenaded Mt Knoxville, Tenn, few
evenings ago. In response to calls from
the crowd. she appeared at the window
aud said: Gentlemen, like General
Johnson, | can fight but cahnot make
speeches. You have my heartfelt thank
for the compliment"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04
VOL. Y L.
PREscoTT JOURNAL.
SEE FOURTH PAGE.

PRESCOTT. WEDNE'Y. MARCH 4. 1863
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-04

= Gen Hooker has been at Washington in
conference " it'll the President and Secretary
Of VA. The organization and efficiency of
rhe army is SAID 10 have been greatly improv-