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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Statement of Public Dehf,

The public debt is now sbont eighteen
hundred aud twenty-seven millions. four
hundred and ninety two thousand, one
hundred and seventy dollars and thirty
one cents, (sI,s27. 4s2. being
IN increase of about fifteen millions of
that which bears no interest, and about
seven millions bearing interest in lawful
money. The unpaid acquisitions are in.
creased eleven millions, and the amount
IN the treasury is decreased one million
aud half.
Five millions of the old seven and
three-tenths three year notes have been
converted into twenty years 6 per cent.
bonds, and four million eight hundred
twenty-four thousand six hundred and
fifty dollars Of the new seven and three
tenths treasury notes were issued. Three
thousand of the old coin loan, under act
Of July 18th, 1852, were paid, leaving
bat twelve hundred unpaid. The one
year certificates of Indebtedness are in
creased six and half millions, and the
fractional currency, Is reduced about nine
thousand dollars.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

Pierce County Court-In Probate. In the
matter of the last will aud testament oil
John A. Otis, deceased.
ON reading and fling an instrument IN
~ writing purporting TO be the last will
and testament of John A. Otis, late of Pierce
County, deceased, and also the accompanying
petition Of John Beardsley. of said Pierce
County. representing among other things,that
the said John A Otis lately died. and that
said instrument is the last III and testament
of said deceased, and that he. the said petit
TONER. is the identical John Beardsley named
and appointed in aud by said last will and
testament executor thereot,and praying that a
day be appointed for hearing the proofs OF
said last viii and testament, it is ordered that
The proofs of said instrument be heard before
the Judge Of this court on Monday, the 9th
day of September next. at one o'clock P. NJ.
at his office. in the city of Prescott and il Is
further ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons Interested by publishing
a copy of this order for three weeks success
Iyely prior to said day Of hearing in the Pres
colt Journal, a weekly newspaper printed at
Prescott, in said county.
WILLIAM HowEs. County Judge
Dated July 81, 1861. l3-wf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
u. S. 7-3O LOAN.

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice that sub
scriptions viii be received for Coupon Treasury Notes,
payable three years from Aug. 15h 1854, with semi
annual interest at the rate of and tree-enths
per cent per annumprincipal and interest both to be
paid in lawful money.
These notes win be convertible At the option of the
holder at maturity, into six per cent gold bearing
bonds payable not less than five more than twenty
years their date, the Government may ebert
They will issued in organizations Of $50, $780, $500,
81 900 $780, and all subscriptions must be for fifty
dollars or some multiple of fifty dollars.
The notes will be transmitted to the free of
transportation charges after the receipt of the
original Certificates of Deposit as they be pre-
pared.
As the notes draw interest from August Is, persons
making deposits subsequent to that date must pay the
interest accrued from date Of note to date of Deposit
Parties depositing tsve, y-fve thousand dollars and
upwards for these at any time will be allowed
commission Of one-qaerter of per cent, which
viii be paid by the Treasury department upon the
cept of bill for the amount certified to by the officer
with whom the deposit made No deductions for
commissions must be made from the deposits.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LOAN.
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
conversational Convention.

A Congressional Convention is hereby call
ed to assemble in the village of Sparta, Mon
roe County, Wisconsin, at - o'clock NJ. on
Thursday, the 25th day of August. 1864. for
the purpose of presenting a candidate for
member OF Congress for the 9th Congress.on-
al District Of the State Of Wisconsin.
Each Senate and each Assembly District
viii be entitled to two delegates in said Con-
rcution.
We invite and call upon All qualified vo-
,e-s who desire the unconditional maintain
ancs Of the Union, the supremacy Of the Con-
.titutisn, and the complete suppression of the
Rebellion with the cause thereof by vigor-
ous war and all apt and efficient means" 10
participate in the election of Delegates to the
said Convention.
BY order of the Committee Of the 9th Con-
gressiOnal District Of Wisconsin.
4. EATON. Chm.
SteveEs Point. Wis. July. 1864
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
The situation of Atlanta.

4 correspondent of the New York
Times. writing from sherlnan's front, on
August lst, titus describes the situa-
ton" there
To tell the truth, we are somewhat
puzzled at the stubborn front presented
6y the enemy. Hood has been dreadfully
worried since our encroachments, and
has experienced three disastrous defeats
in which, according TO the rebel newspa-
pers, ne has sustained a-less OF 10000
men. Yet lie keeps up bold front and
audacious!v stands bis ground, to the
great dissatisfaction of our skirmish line,
which made three unsuccessful attempts
to advance yesterday.
We cannot, with the least chance of
success. attempt to carry the enemy's
fortihcations by assault. There are yet
two WAYS to effect this disIodgment. If
our right swings round on the Macon
road, he must. it is believed. come out of
his works and fight us on an open field,
or make his escape to the north and east
as best he can. If. however, in that case,
the enemy persists in declining to fight or
evacuate, then Gen Sherman must pro.
vide his army with twenty days rations
and go clean around as he did at Buzzard
Roost and Allatoona. The spot hook"
is bound to win.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
THE NEWS.

= The Rebel General Wheeler has
made an attack on Dalton, 30 miles be-
low Chattanooga. The fight was going
IN at last accounts.
- Hancock has moved his forces
within seven miles of Richmond, and is
making sad havoc with the enemv's
works. Grant and Meade are directing
operations.
1t is rumored that Grant has re-
moved his siege guns from Petersburg,
and IS making preparations TO besiegc
Richmond from the north bank OF the
James.
- It is stated the Gen. SulIy had met
the Red Skins on Knife River. and had
been terribly defeated.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court--In PrObaie In the
matter of the estate OF n. n. Powell, de-
ceased.
ON reading and fling the petition OF ".
" A. Powell and l.. " Powell admins
traitors of the estate of N. N. Powell, of said
county, deceased, setting forth the amount of
personal estate that has come to !.eir hands
and the disposition thereof; the amount of
debts outstanding against said deceased, and
description of ali the real estate of which
said deceased died seized. and the condition
and value of the respective portions thereof
and praying that license be to them granted
to sell the whole of said real estate. or so
much as shall be necessary to pay said debts
and it appearing by said petition that there is
not sufficient personal estate i'm the hands Of
said administrators to pay lid debts. and that
it is necessary in order to pay the same to sell
the whole of said real eslate it is therefore
ordered that all persons interested in said es-
tate appear before the Judge of this court OH
Monday, the 5th day of September next. at
one o'clock P. NJ, at his office, in the city of
Prescott, then and there to show cause why,
license should not be granted to said admipis-
traitors to sell said real estate according to the
prayer of said petition. Aud Il is further or
dered that copy of this order shall be pub
llshed for foGr successive weeks prior TO said
day of hearing in the Prescott Journal, 2
weekly newspaper, printed and published at
Prescott, in said county.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated July Il, 1864. I3-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Letter from Louisville.

We have received an interesting letter
fro m JOHN F. NEWTON, now at Louis
vile, but can only find room for the fol-
lowing extracts (;
Politics you hear but little of here. but
there is no doubt but there will be some
hot work here in November, at the Pres
idential election. All parties are waiting
anxiously to see the result of the Chica-
90 Convention, and l presume when we
hear from it we shall hear more politics.
People, especially those who are inter-
ested in copper mines, are very careful
how and what sentiments they utter, for
they know not but what the next minute
may bring them where the can study the
style of architecture of certain rooms
with iron doors, bars at the windows,
and man to wait on them.
The police courts seem to have their
share of business, for hardly day or
night passes but that some one is venti-
lated with either knife or ball.
The military authorities have been
very busy for the past few days in ''gob-
bling up quite number of the citizens
Of Louisville. being members of socie-
ty known as the Sons of Freedom"
and the said arrests have caused no little
excitement here.
Large numbers of rebel prisoners pass
through tho city almost daily, on their
way to Northern prisons. | have seen
as many rs twSve hundred within three
days. They are generally a villainously
dirty looking set, but gentleman in
formed me ;hat it was the color of their
clothes thai made them appear so, but
guess know dirt from co!oied CLOTH
There are many fine looking men among
them, aud they 90 through the city qui
city, and looking well pleased with the
prospect Of good quarters and plenty to
eat. when they arrive at their destination.
1t is to be hoped that many more of the
"butternut gentry" will soon partake of
the hospitality of our government.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20


~ Accounts from Idaho and the
Gold Regions have no very promising
look for the adventures who have throDg-
ed thitherward. A recent letter says:-
The gulches are filed with men seek
ing employment, and hundreds are arri-
EIng daily. AS there are many Califor-
MA and Colorado miners here, it is diff
cult for a new hand to obtain work.
claimholders giving preference to men of
experience at better wages. Stampedes
are of frequent occurrence, and at the
close Of the season such a rush for the
States will occur as has never before been
known in the history of any mining
country. Already large numbers have
ielt some working their passage, while
others have set out to the Missouri on
foot"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
SE,erifr,s Sale.

Circuit Court of Pierce County State of
Wisconsin. Joel Foster Plaintiff, against
p. + Brown Defendant.
DY VIRTUE of an execution Issued out of
I'D the Circuit Court of Pierce County, for
Two Hundred and Three dollars. with inter-
est thereon from the third day of August, A.
d 1858, in favor of said plaintiff and against
said defendant. in the above entitled action.
have levied upon all the defendants right,
tide and interest, in and TO the following des {.
eribed property, to-wit; Lot one and the
east half of lot in block -, in the village of
River Falls, original plat, situated
and being in Pierce County and
State of Wisconsin, which / will expose
and sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, at the front door of the Prescott House.
in the city of Prescott. in said county of Pierce
on the 29th day of August, a. D. 1864, at ten
o'clock a. to satisfy said execution and
costs COLEMAN PUETT, Sheriff.
WHITE d JAY, Plaintiffs Att'ys.
Dated this 30th day of June. 1864. 9-wo
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

A beautifully dressed young lady,
all silks and ringlets, got into New
York stage the other day, and spread her
flOunces profusely. nearly covering la
dy who occupied seat near her. She
was perfumed, polite and pretty, and,
soon after she got out, the lady discover
ed that her pocket had been tut open by
a knife in a finger ring worn by the
flounced beauty, and pocket-book ex.
tracted.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

TRAIN Your Observation-Disclosures,
train your daughters TO understand the
duties of the household. and to know the
theory of domestic pursuits, if you wo'd
have them become good wives and useful
member Of society. Instruct them how
to make light and wholesome bread, and
tell them what most of you know 10 be
true, that the Chemical Saleratus is the
article to use in its production. 1t is
made at Fairport, N. Y, by d. B. De
Land IL Co., and sold by respectable
dealers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Notice 10 Creditors.

Pierce County Court-In Probate. Ia the
matter of the estate of George w. Eyerts,
deceased.
To all whom it may concern
ETTERS of administration on said estate
IL having been issued to A. w. Bascom, of
Pierce County. on the 18th day of March,
1864, and six months from and after said dav
being allowed and limited for creditors 10
present their claims for examination and al
lowance. notice is hereby given that the m
dersigned will, on the 18th day of Septem-
Der next, at his Office. in the city of Prescott.
receive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against said deceased.
WILLIAM HoyEs, County Judge.
Dated July 18th, 1864. II-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Union Assembly Convention

4 Union Convention for the Assembly
District composed of Pierce AID st
Croix counties, will be held at River
Falls, on Saturday, Aug. Goth, at o
clock P ~, for the purpose of choosing
two delegates from the Assembly District
AMI one from the Senatorial District. to
attend the Union Congressional Conven-
lion to be held at Sparta, on the 25th
inst. Each county will be entitled to six
delegates. CuAs. B. Cox, Chm.
River Falls, August 4, 1864.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

Ew A Caucus was held at the
Council Room, on Monday evening last,
for the purpose of eecting delegates to
attend convention at Ellsworth, the 18th
inst. Mr.. Barnard being the only per
son present, was duly elected, and EN-
powered to cast the whole number Of
votes. 1t is thought by some that IN
due advantage was taken in the matter,
but as our citizens neglected to attend
the meeting. no particular blame can be
attached to friend Barnard
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

w There has been a report in circu-
lation that Father Abraham had called
for 800 900 more men. This is untrue.
He will probably dispose Of the one on
hand before ordering another daft
Many were considerably exercised over
the news, and probably would have en-
listed had a good" opportunity offered
itself.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

H We are authorized to state to
those who are aaxiously waiting for the
arrival of Parkhuist & Wilson's New
Goods, to keep cool; they will be here
in few days. They have purchased a
large stock, paid cash for it, and will sell
at triflle above cost-and "more too.
Bring in your greenbacks, or any other
backs, and take the goods.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Resolution.

RESOLVED, BY the Common Council of the city of
Prescott that the Health Committee be instructed to
abate, far in their power all nuisances coming
der their observations and that they be instructed to in
stitute proceedings against any and all persons who
shall wifully refuse 70 abate or any nuisance
on premises occupied by such person persons.
G, A. DILL, Mayor
W. r. GATES, City Clerk.
Notice hereby given that the foregoing resolution
passed by the Common Council of the city of Pres
colt August ., 1864.
W. r. GATES, City Clerk
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

State OF Wisconsin, Pierce Comfy Circuit Court. Mall
com McNaughton Plaintiff against George W. Cleve-
land and A. A Cleveland, Defendants.
To the above named Defendants
You are hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint in this action which is fled in the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court county of Pierce at
Ellsworth and to copy Of your answer to the
said complaint the subscriber, at my office, in the
city Of Prescott in said N.Y. within twenty days af
ter the service OF this you exclusive of the
day of such service and il you fail to answer the said
complaint within the time aforesaid, II plaintiff in
this action viii take judgment against you for the
of five hundred dollars with interest from the 29th day
Of January, thousand eight hundred and sixty zone,
besides the costs of this action.
Us. WHITE, PlH-s Atty.
Dated August 18th, 1864. I5-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

"Annie Johnson is the name of
a new light draught steamer in the La
Crosse line. She is nice little craft,
and will take passengers through from
La Crosse to st. Paul without change.
A good institution.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
.ResOiu tiOn.

RESOLVED, BY the Common Council of the city of
Prescott, that the of three thousand hum
bred dollars $3I00) be and hereby is levied for the
purpose of deaying the expenses of the current year,
and that the Treasurer be instructed to set apart two
thousand two hundred dollars, (S2200) as special
fund to pay orders issued to volunteers under the d
rectons of uoters at two special elections, held last
winter and spring.
G. A. DILL, Mayer.
w. R. GATES, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby ven that the foregoing resolution
passed by the Common Council of the city of Pres
colt Augusta, 1864.
W. R. GATES, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

: Es- DR.. Thompson, of Superior City,
has commenced the practice of Medicine
here. He is a skillful physician and has
a good practice. Office on Broad ST.,
near the Bank.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

g We are indebted, Tor expect to
be, if certain individuals do as they
agree to Mr.. Somebody for nice lot of
melons, grown on his farm, the receipt
of which will be duly ackn owledged on
delivery of the same.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

w Cliftou's quota is thirteen men.
A bounty of 5000 is paid in Greenbacks
to each volunteer, cash down and no
grumbling. This is good opportunity
to secure large bounty and steady EN-
ploypent for one year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Eseray.

Taken up On my premises Thursday. July
2lst, small, low built sorrel mare. nine or ten
years old white strip in face and one white
hind foot The evner is requested TO Fay
charges and take Ter away.
5. II. BAILEY.
Prescott. July %. 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

Came into my enclosure, in Oak Grove, August 9Th
one Bay Mare, about nine years old, black name an
tail, blind in eye, fet'oek Joint on nea
fore leg. and of nip. The owner is requisite
TO pay charges aud take her away.
HIRAM TRIP.
Oak Grove, Augu3t 10, 1864.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

w The responsible Editor of this
paper is below on short furlough,
which accounts for the scarcity of matter
in our paper this week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

@- The steamer being bailt here by
L. d. Novel, begins to assume the size
and proportions Of a boat A large
number of woskmen are employed, aud
she will be launched before cold weather
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

EE- Mss. John Smith wishes to dis
pose of her Daguerrean Gallery very
cheap for cash. A first class artist can
do good business in this city. Those
wishing TO purchase will apply to john
Smith, on Broad Street.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

@- The wheat crop in this county
will turn out much better than was an
ticipated some pieces yielding thirty
bushels to the acre. Corn never looked
better, and potatoes are fine.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

August 18th, between the Livery Stable in Prescott
and Capt. Cooks farm, the River Falls road, light
small plaid shaw Any person leaving the same at
this Office will be suitably rewarded.
Prescott Augas; ~, 1854.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

GREEN APPLEs.--Green Apples by
the barrel, bushel, peck or handful, at
MoKEEs. Call and supply your family.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

F Rev. DR.. Kennard. of Boston,
has, in forty-six years, preached 10000
sermons, haptised 2,oSs persons, mar
ried 1859 couples, and attended 5000
funerals.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

= An English critic, writing of Vic
tor Hugo's Shakespeare" calls it a large
book, saying very little of Shakespeare
and a great deal about Victor Hugo.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
MoRE DEpREDArIoSs.-A few dsy.

MORE DEPREDATIoNs.-A few days
since party of Sioux Indians made
their appearance in Blue Earth Co.
MINI, numbering and carrying away
thirteen whites, stole eighteen horses,
and succeeded in getting away unharm
ed. They are pursued, and will proba-
bly, be oyeftsken and scalped.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

@ The river is exceedingly low, and
boats experience great difficulty in get
ting 10 st. Paul.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

~ Prescott has filed her quota
90 men-which is doing exceedingly
well for so short time. Great credit
is due to E. S. FaIkinburg and @. P.
Barnard, recruiting officers. for their un-
firing exertions in raising the requisite
number of men. Prescott is once more
ain out of the wet" Diamond Bluff
filed her quota on Tuesday last. They
paid bounty Of $500 per man.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20

DAYTON MILLs.-These mills are be-
ing thoroughly repaired, and will be
ready for operation in short time. A
large amount of money has been expen-
ded in putting them in proper shape, and
when completed will not be surpassed by
any mill ia this section. Messrs. Foster
d. Seymour are enterprising men, and
are determined to maintain the reputation
these mills have previously enjoyed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
Notice 10 Creditors.

Pierce County Court.-In Probate In the
matter of the estate of Charles N. Winter,
deceased
To all whon it may concern:
ETTERS testamentarv on the last will
IL and testament of the said deceased hay
ing been issued to Benjamin r. Colnstock, of
Pierce County. on the eleventh day of July,
1864, and six months from and after sa day
being allowed and limited for creditors to pre-
sent their claims Tor examination and allow
ance, notice is hereby given that the under
signed, viii, on the first Monday of October
next. and on the eleventh day of January,
1865. on each of said days. at his office. in the
city of Prescott, receive. examine and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons against
said deceased.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated July 18th 1864 II-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-20
FOundI.

Between Lake and corner of Pearls Streets
on Tuesday last, Wallet containing an
amount of money, which the owner can have
by calling at this Office and paying for this
advertisement.
Prescott, July 30, 1864,