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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
order for Proof of win.

Pierce County Court-In Probate. in the
matter Of the last will and testament of
Charles N. Winter, deceased.
I'M reading and filing an instrument in
" writing, purporting to be the last viii
and testament of Charles N. Winter, late of
Pierce county. deceased. and also the accom-
panying petition of Benz. r. CoAstock, of
said Pierce county. representing among other
things. that the said Charles N. Winter lately
died at Crow Wing Agency, Dakota Terrific
nv. that said isntrumcnt is the last will and
testament of said deceased, and that he, the
petitioner. is the identical Benz. r.. Comstock
named and appointed in and by said last will
and testament executor thereof: and praying
that day be appointed for hearing the proofs
of the said last will and testament it is or
dered that the proofs of said Instrument be
heard Def re the Judge of this court on Mon
day. the 18th cav of July next. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, at his office, in the city of Prescott
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given TO al! persons interested by
publishing copy of this order Tor TIL ee
weeks successfully. prior to said day of hear
ing. in the Prescott Journal. weekly news
paper, printed at Prescott. in said comfy.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated June lJ 1864 7-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
The Peoples Choice.

The Union Convention held at Balti-
more last week, re-nominated for the
Presidency, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. For
the Vice Presidency, ANDREW JOHNSON,
of Tennessee, was the nominee
The nomination of these candidates
was unanimous, and the expression of
The Convention reflection of the senti-
men, of the People.
Mr.. LINCOLN, who has with a steady
hand steered the Ship Of State thus far
through the storm. aud who we firmly
believe has endeayored to do his whole
duty TO his Country; and has, so far as
in his power, "meted out equal aud ex :
act justice to all men," is worthy of the
grateful acknowledgment of the Ameri-
can People in re-nominaIing him, and is
entitled to the vote of all good men at
The approaching election.
That Mr.. LINCOLN has occasionally
erred in the administration of affairs of
the Government, may be true. But
what human hand could manage the af-
fairs of this great Nation without being
sometimes at fault . With the tremend-
Ous responsibility that has rested upon
ABRAHAM LINCOLN during the four
years of bis administration, can we rea-
sOnably censure him because in very
few cases, perhaps, be has " done that
which he ought not to have done, or left
undone that which he ought to have
done I" We think not.
This terrible war was commenced on
the occasion of Mr.. LIEcoLN's assuming
the Presidential chair. 1t has progress
ed throughout his entire term of Office,
and line of policy has been determined
upon for it, conclusion which tho people
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Pierce County Court.

In Probate. III the matter Of the estate of
Leander d. Davis. deceased.
nN reading and filing the petition of
~ Amanda P. Davis Of the town Of Cliff
ton, in said county. representing among other
things, that Leander d. Davis late OF Clifton,
in said county, died interstate. leaving goods.
chattels and estate within this county, and
that she, the said petitioner, is the widow of
said deceased, end praying that administra-
ton 'of SAID estate be granted unto Abb
iah Miller, of Prescott. in said county it is
ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge of this court on Monday, June 81, 1864,
at ten o'clock A. NJ, at his office, in the city of
Prescott. And it is further ordered that no.
tice thereof be given TO the heirs of sand de-
ceased, and 10 all persons interested. by pub
lishing cory or this order for three success
sive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in
the Prescott Journal, weekly newspaper.
printed and published at Prescott. in said
county
WILLIAM HowEs. County Judge.
Dated June 6. 1864 6-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
From an Occasional Correspondent
Items of Miscellaneous News
from New York City.

DEAR LITE Not being otherwise
engaged this evening, will jot You few
items Of news. which | trust may not.bo
wholly undressing.
The city is in an uproar of excite
ment tins evening, upon the anticipated
nomination Of President, ut the Balti-
more Convention. That ABRAHAM LIN
COLIN is to be tho victorious nominee is
everywhere conceded. aud bets. five to
one, are offered by his worshipcrs, but
very few taken at these odds. But up
on this subject it is useless 10 con-
lecture, for it is very reasonable to sup
pose that ere this letter will reach you,
it viii have been decided, that ABRA-
HAM LINcoLN's na,no is hoisted at the
head Of the Family Paper" as the tri-
unphant candidate for the Presidency in
1864. So mote it be.
New York City is crowded" not
withstanding the fifty or sixty thousand
soldiers that have enlisted and boon draf-
ted TO fight The battles Of their country.
From the appearance, she could spare,
without dctriment To her prosperity or
the good moia.s of the city, twice that
number. The street loafers and vaga-
bonds, OF whom New York never had so
many rs Mt present, are set forth as n
great nuisance. Their business seems to
be to entrap and insult ladies. 1t is
great pity there is not ninety days
way rant act, ike that in Philadelphia, by
which this scum Of society could be
rakei off and dumped on Blackwcll's
Island, all together.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

SHEEP.-The very high freights, and
the drouth of this and last season, have
SO diminished the profits of wheat rails
ing, that farmers are generally beginning
to see that they must raise something
besides grain for expectation, and it is
generally thought that Sheep are the
most profitable investment.
Mr.. CHAs. HUTcRINsoN, of River
Falls, has now gone to the Southern part
of this State, and to Michigan, and will
bring back l, 500 or 1000 sheep for sale.
He has had large experience dealing in
sheep. aud those wishing to buy will do
well to be prepared to purchase of him
on his return. -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
VALLANDIGHAM has returned

~ The re nomination Of Mr.. LIN
COLIN is not only warmly endorsed by the
great majority of the loyal presses in the
land, but such able and influential pa
pers as the n. Y. Tribune, N. Y. Even.
ing Post and Missouri Democrat, which
did not desire his nomination, cheerfully
acquiesce in it, and proclaim their deter
mination TO work side by side with the
great body of their fellow Unionists 10
tho present caIndaign. 1t is too grave a
time for Fremont TO try to arrest the
earn st work of the Nation 10 redress
his real or fanc;ed wrongs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Contract to Let.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
Town Clerks Office. in River Falls. Pierce
county, Wis. till Wednesday, June 18th. at
u o'clock NJ, for building bridge, one hun
dred and twelve feet long, over the south
Fork of the Kinnickinnick, an the Prescott
and River Falls road, according to plans and
specifications, which may be found in the
Town Clerks Office.
Proposals will be received foi furnishing
material. whether stone, timber. or lumber. or
for doing the mason work, or the carpenter
work, or for furnishing all the material and
completing the whole job.
BY order of the. Town Board.
e. II. CRossMAS,
". Fl. RowIEY, Supervisors.
AsAPH PRATT,
River Falls May %, 1864 5-w2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

THE STATE FAIR.-The last number
of the Wisconsin Farmer announces au-
thoritatively that the Annual Fair of The
aPtatc Agricultural Society will be held
in GAINESVILLE the last week in Septem
Dor next. A long list of premiums is
published in tho Farmer, and having
had no fair for the past two or three
years, there appears no reason why this
one should not be great succers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

EVERYTHING is ADvANcING.-And so
in pubic estimation is the Chemical Sal
eratns-the Housewives Favorite-a
pure article, making wholesome broad
It is initiated by counterfeiters, who put
up their trash in green papers, and sell it
where they can. Beware of it, and buy
only tina. in red papers with the name of
D. B. De Land d. Co. upon them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
~ The Messrs. FAIRp ANKs are ma

re The Messrs. FAIRBANKS are ma
king sixteen of their largest Hopper
Scales for an Elevator now being built
in st. Louis, which will be the first one
in that city, and also similar nusber
for an Elevator which the Michigan
Southern r. r. are now building in De-
troit. These will be among the largest
and finest Elevators in the country, and
show something of the improvements
making at different points for handling
the immense grain crop of the West.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

A PARALLEL FOR FREMoNT.-Some
noble Berean" has been searching the
Bible for parallel for the man who
parts his hair in the middle, aud finds
that the original of the Cleveland Con-
vention met in the Cave of Adullam, as
recorded in lst Samuel, 22d chapter I'd
si." And every one that was in distress, and
every one that was in debt, and every one
that was disconnected. gathered themselves
unto him and be became a Captain over
them and there were vith him about four
hundred mon. si iai9 IS -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
RecsIutiOn.

RESOLVED, BY the Common Council of the
City of Prescott. that the Treasurer be in
structed TO make a pauper fund of all license
monies now on hand, and of all that may be
hereafter paid in, according TO the provision
Of section is. page 366 of the Revised Stat
utes of the State of Wisconsin. and to be
paid out only upon the issuing ly the May
or and Clerk orders for the same
G. A. DILL, Mayor.
W. r. GATES, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the Common Coun-
Gil of the city OF Prescott on The 9th day of
June, 1864.
W. r. GATES. City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
MISS cUsaMAS AND BARSUM.

For the past ten days the city papers
have been teeming with plaudits of the
heroism OF the recently escaped female
spy. She has been stopping at the As
tor House, and every day feted and cour-
ted by dashing American officers and
gay caviliers; while each evening she
has been serenaded by the brass band in
full numbers. 81
Several of the leading theatres en-.
deavored TO engage her services as an ac-
tress, in piece suited to equestrian skill,
and also where she would have an OPP
portunity of displaying acts of noble
gallantry; but she declined all of these
offers until the ineorrlgible p. I. BAR
MUM sought an interview with her. The
result was, be soon engaged her services,
where she may now be seen, at tho Mu-
scum, every afternoon, reciting to crow
ded audience her hair breadth escapes
and daring adventures among the rebels
ia the land Of Dixie.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
THE IMMIGRATION.

The great influx of immigration to
this country is chiefly caused, it is noted,
by The persistent labors Of the agents who
have gone out, not TO recruit for the
Federal army, but to import factory
la nds, miners, railroad laborers, and all
kinds Of operatives and mochani's, not
to omit house servants, who are largely
in request at good prices. According to
reliable estimate, in forty-eight hours
after thei: arrival tho larger proportion
of the new corners arc trundelled off to
the West, and the remainder readily OBJ
tain employment in and about New
York. The elnigrant commissioners
think the enig grafton this year will reach
100000, and this seems in fair way to
be realized.
Irish papers still speak of the large
departure for America; no less than fif-
teen hundred leaving Liverpool in sin
Gle week for New York, and five hun
dred more awaiting means for their
transportation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

Pierce County Court-In Probate. In the
matter of the estate of B. F. Beach. de-
ceased.
To all wnom it may concern:
II FILTERS of administration on said es-
IL tate having been issued to M. b. Will
Jams, of Trimbclle. in said county. on the Cd
day of May. 1864, and six months from and
after said day being allowed and limited for
creditors TO present their claims for examina-
ton and allowance. notice is hereby given
that the undersigned viii, on the first Mon
days of September and November next. at
his of!;ce, in the city of Prescott. on each of
said days, receive. examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against
said deceased.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated June 6, 1864. eva
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
The Union Platform.

The full proceedings of the Baltimore
Convention are contained in this paper.
We hope every one will carefully peruse
the platform laid down by tba, Conven-
ton. 1t Is eloquent in its assertion OF
noble princiPies--iust such a platform rs
the Great Union Party Of the Nation
should put forth.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

have confidence in; and by the wisest
men in the land it is deemed imprudent
to change that policy now, or until not
one vestige of the Rebellion remains.
Therefore, ABRAHAM LINCOLN is the
man for the hour Hudson Star.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Resolution.

RESOLVED. By the Common Council of the
City of Prescott that the resolution passed
May 7th. 1864. regulating the sale of vinous,
frrmentcd snd spirituous liquors. be amend
ed by adding Tie following to the close of the
resolution. to-wit: " Except by consent of
the Common Council, which consent shall be
endorsed on said license by Mayor"
GEO. A. DILL. Mayor.
W. r. GATES, City Clerk. i.a.5
Notice is hereby given. that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the Common Coun-
ell of the city of Prescott. June 6, 1864.
s w. r. GATES, CITY Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

PIc,Nrc.-There will be a picnic and
dance on the Fourth of July next, at
Vessels HOTEL, in Cottage Grove
This will be a very pleasant place, and
pleasant manner in which to spend the
day. 1t is fine drive from here, and
Mr.. NEssEL is always successful in pro-
viding for the pleasure and entertain
ment Of his guests. 1t is also expected
that there will be trotting matches du-
ring the day, and no pains will be spared
to make a pleasan. day for those who
assemble there. -.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
FREMONT.

The nomination of Fremont, at the
Cleveland Convention, created but little
excitement among the politicians, or
among the masses Of the people. Tho
traiiness he has displayed in writing his
letter Of acceptance, only proves his ma
!ignity and personal enmity towards
President LINCOLN. The idea that he
would withdraw in the event some re-
sponsible candidate would be nominated,
aside from Mr.. LINCOLN, is miserable
pretsxt the address, altogether, is not
well calculated 10 revive the ancient en-
thusiasm in favor Of "Fremont and Jes-
Sic" but is somewhat too open to the
charge of personal ennity to the Presi-
dent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

- GRANT has moved his army to the
James River. Let us wait patiently
He is bound to win.
- MoRGAN's raid into Kentucky has
proved a miserable failure. The glory
of the great horse thief has departed.
= The President, Secretary of War,
and the Provost Marshal have petitioned
Congress to Strike out the $500 exemp
ton clause of the Conscription Act.
: The report of splendid victory
by Gen. HUNTER over the Rebel Gen.
Jones, is confirmed.
- VALLANDIGHAM has returned to
Ohio. and is making speeches. He has
probably been informed by the Wash :
ington authorities that he would not be
nolested.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Notice to Creditors.

Pierce County Conrt-in Probate. In the
matter OF the estate Of George Martin, de-
ceased.
To all whom it may concern:
II ETTERS tesiamentary on the last will
IL and testament of George Man tin. late OF
Pierce county. State of Wisconsin, dec ased.
having been issued to Abner Morse. of said
Pierce county, on the I'd day of March. 1868.
and eighteen months prior and after said day
being allowed and limited for creditors TO
present their claims for examination and al
lowance. notice is hereby given that the un-
designed will. on the first Mondays of Au-
gust and September next. on each of said
days, at his Office, in the city of Prescott, in
said county aforesaid, receive. examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against said deceased.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated June 6, 1864. 7-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
1E The Editorial State Convent.

EE The Editorial State Convention
was in session this week, and we regrc,
our inability % be present We did not
forget the OCCASION, however. but bought
n lemon AT wholesale, took il home, fixed
up fifteen cent detection, and drank to
the health of the Press-hoping that
their pleasures may be set in great prim-
CT and their pains in nonparel.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

y S'~'H VIZ ' SSei'S, "NJN"AhS" WIN '"'N~
cheers for General Grant and woeful
groan for Old England. 1t appears
that those who took the most active part
in this movement had purchased dress
material enough to last them for the
next five years; so that their pledge,
which was SO unanimously adopted,
would not materially deprive them of
their silks and satins. Doubtless the
dear creatures were impelled by the
most atriotic motives in this economical
enterprise, but upon this very sensitive
point they possessed the discretion to
look well to coming contingencies.
"a Lady," in the Providence Jour
nal, advises the ladies to make their
dresses so as to escape the ground one
inch, instead Of trailing two inches, and
thus save, by the one million Of adult fe-
males of the loyal States, one dollar
each, annually, in the first cost of the
article.
This is a good idea. Put the motion,
Lutte, and see if you can get second.
| will wager short calico dress you
can't do it, until the fashion changes.
HOTELS.
Every hotel in the city is filed to re-
pletion, and you must board week or
two before there is any probability of
tumbling down from the fifth story to the
j" first floor" At the first class hotels
board is from three to FIVE dollars per
day, and even at these figures, you re-
ceive no pressing invitation to stay few
days.
During my sojourn here | have met
several familiar faces from Wisco nsin.-
Among that number may mention H.
n. TwoMBLY, who holds forth at No. 5,
Burling Slip. He now presents mer-
camille front, having abandoned ''briefs"
and suits in chancery" for fine silks,
and imported teas, from China.
JAS. H. EAMEs, from Denver City,
has been stopping here. lie is heavily
interested in Colorado mines, and Dame
Rumor has it that jim" has +" struck
it rich" and got to be enc Of the high
cock o-lorums of that new Territory
He was member Of the Legislature
last winter.
/ saw PUMP CARPENTER this morn
ing. He is stopping at Lovejoy's Hotel.
Is attending to the publication of book
which he has just written, in which
!" Abraham the First" and his Admins
tration receives especial attention.
Tho talented, worthy and social gen
tlcman, JAMES B. REYMERT, who was
once induced to run for Congress in your
District, to keep up the organization OF
bis party, is here, at l6 Nassau Street,
cngaged in the lucrative practice Of his
profession, where he always receives
with an open heart and welcome hands
bis friends of other (f not better) days.
]. H. SHARPsTEIN, formerly of the
Milwaukee Nesos, took passage in one Of
the last steamers for California.
Yesterday saw the indomitable GEO.
May POWELL. He came over from
Washington 10 this city on some impor-
tant business, connected with the affairs
Of some department Of State, doubt
less. a.
Mr.. L.. H. MERRIcK is here. He
looks well and hearty, and much better
than when last ST. him in Prescott.
Mr., HITLER is here, so learned the
other day, engaged in some mercantile
house IN Maiden Lane.
sa SOJOURNER.
No,r VII. va T,ro o IQcH
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
New York City, June 8, 1864.

The RAILRoAD.-We understand from
Messrs. Coon & Denniston, that work on
the St. c. d L. S. Railroad is progress
sing finely. They Lave now nearly two
hundred men at work, and will presently
have more, as soon as the different tools
they arc in need Of, can be Obtained
Most Of the grading is completed as far
as the Little Mound, and one or two
squads of men are at work beyond
Twenty miles of the grading win be
completed by the middle of October
The contractors are just the men to drive
the work ahead. They possess the con-
fidence and esteem of their employees,
and are bound to put the road in good
shape by the time stated above.-Had-
son Star.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

All persons having U. S. Tlxes to pay in
the 10th Div. of 9th District. consisting of
Pierce county. must pay them on or before
the LIST day of July. as after that time ten per
cent. will be added.
Dated at my Office. tbs 18th day of June,
A. ID. 1864.
GEO. A, DILL. Dept. Col.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

The BA KERs.-This popular troupe Of
vocalists viii sing at the Brick Church on
the evening Of the 2Sth inst. The
mere announcement is sufficient to draw
a full house.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-Rcy. Mr.. DoANE,
Missionary from the Micronesian Islands,
will speak in the Congregational Church
next Sunday, in the afternoon. He viii
exhibit several curiosities illustrating the
customs of the Micronesians. All will
be interested; especially the children.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
The DRouTH.-The drouth still COZ

The DRoUTH.-The drouth still con
;inues and is becoming serious in its eff
fects. With speedy rain, large por-
ton of the fields might yet yield & fair
crop; but considerable is already ruined
past recovery. The wish of every one
is for bounteous blessed rain.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

REMovAL.-B. f. REYNOLDS, Esq.
Receiver in the United States Land OF
fee at ST. Croix Falls, has been removed.
His successor is a Mr.. CALKINs, where
from We do not know.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
THE Draft.
CREDITS OF THE TOWNS.

1t is expected that a draft will DO
made in July in those towns in this State
which have lot ill, I'd their quota, TO
make up for the deficiency existing
The following is the account of the towns
of this county in the Office of the Pro-
vost Marshal of this District, all calls in
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

~ GEN. ]. NJ. RANDALL, of La
Crosse, has been in town for few DAYS.
He is en- route for Superior, on business
connected with the Provost Marshal's
Office.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

S Next week the people of St.
Croix Co. vote on the question of Civ
ing $4,000 to aid in the construction
of railroads in that county.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

@ The ladies of Hudson IRE to
have Grand Festival on the Fourth of
July, for the benefit Of the Sanitary
Commission.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

IMPORTANT TO AssEssoRs.-The Sec
retary Of State instructs Assessors that
every affidavit OH the assessment list of
personal property, will require FIVE
cent revenue stamp.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

S Hon. Ii. d. BARRON was in town
a few days since. He docs not appear
as j! his late deIeat in the upper circuit
had aemoralized him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

Hon. AARON CRAGrN has been cho.
sen as successor to JOHN P. HALE in
the u. s. Senate. That $4,000 affair
recoiled on JOHN.